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ENGINE / COOLING SYSTEM
WATER PUMP REMOVAL WATER PUMP INSTALLATION
1. Allow engine and cooling system to cool down. 1. Replace the two sealing O-rings on the water pump
housing.
CAUTION
NOTE
Be sure the engine has cooled and no pressure is built
up in the cooling system before removing the pressure Do not reuse the water pump O-rings. Always use NEW
cap. The coolant may be hot and could cause severe O-rings each time the water pump is removed.
injury or burns.
2. Lubricate new O-rings q with fresh engine oil.
2. Remove driver’s seat.
3. Disconnect the (-) negative battery cable.
4. Remove all debris and thoroughly clean water pump
area and RH side of engine block.
5. Remove the hood.
6. Remove the pressure cap from the filler neck.
7. Drain cooling system as outlined in this chapter.
8. Elevate the rear of the vehicle off the ground using a
suitable ATV lift and remove the right rear wheel.
9. Remove the right rear shock lower mounting bolt.
Discard the nut. Swing and support right rear shock
rearward to gain access to water pump area.
3. Remove the shop towel from the water pump drive
10. Remove the five coolant hoses that are attached to access hole in the engine block.
the water pump. Note location and routing for
installation. Be sure to catch and dispose of coolant 4. Clean the O-ring sealing surface w in the engine
properly. block using a clean shop towel.
11. Remove the three bolts q & w retaining water pump
to engine block. Note different bolt lengths for
installation.
5. Use a shop light to illuminate the water pump drive
access hole in engine crankcase and note
orientation of the water pump drive slot e.
12. Remove water pump from engine by gently twisting
and rocking the water pump housing while pulling
outward.
13. Maneuver water pump downward and remove it
through the access hole in the skid plate.
14. Plug the water pump drive access hole in the engine
block with a clean shop towel.
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