
Water Pump Assembly - Cleaning and
Inspection (08-01)
Cleaning
Before cleaning the water pump, inspect the weephole for
large amounts of chemical fallout. A small amount is
normal, but rebuild or replace the pump if a large amount
is caked around the weephole.
Warning: When using a steam cleaner, wear protective
clothing and safety glasses or a face shield. Hot steam
can cause serious personal injury.
Use solvent or steam to clean the water pump exterior.
Dry with compressed air.
Inspection
Visually inspect the water pump body for cracks or dam-
age.
Visually inspect the impeller for cracks, erosion, or dam-
age.
Visually inspect the pulley for worn or damaged grooves.
Turn the water pump shaft by hand to inspect the bearings
and the impeller for freedom of rotation
NOTE: If damaged parts are found or the shaft does not
rotate freely in the water pump body, the water pump must
be replaced or rebuilt. Refer to Water Pump - Rebuild (08-02).
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