How do you replace the water pump on a Ford Duratec 2.5L?

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2026-07-20 21:50

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  • disconnect battery cables
  • drain the cooling system
  • remove drive belt (4 cyl) or water pump drivebelt (6 cyl)
  • (4 cyl instructions)
  • remove right front wheel and splash guard
  • remove water pump pulley
  • remove bolts attaching water pump to engine block and then remove pump. if stuck tap w/ rubber mallet
  • clean the bolt threads, remove all gasket (w/ sandpaper, or removal tool) scrap off sealent.
  • (6 cyl)
  • remove air filter housing
  • remove water pump drivebelt tensioner
  • remove water pump mounting bolts and water pump
  • clean the bolt threads, remove all gasket (w/ sandpaper, or removal tool) scrap off sealent.
  • (last steps for both models)
  • apply rtv sealant, gasket
  • mate pump to housing
  • install bolts (89 in-lbs torque)
  • reinstall belt, fill cooling system, reattach battery

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