Water Pump: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

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MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant VC-7-A (in Oregon VC-7-B) or equivalent (yellow color)	WSS-M97B51-A1

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to IDENTIFICATION CODES .
Drain the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .
Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 3.9L & 4.2L
Remove the engine mount nuts.

Fig 2: Removing Engine Mount Nuts
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Remove the parts in the order indicated in the following illustrations.

Fig 3: Water Pump Removal Sequence (Items 1-12)
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Fig 4: Water Pump Removal Sequence (Items 13-22)
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING .