2001 Ford EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0

Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

SECTION 303-03: Engine Cooling

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

2001 Explorer Sport/Sport Trac Workshop Manual

Procedure revision date: 08/17/2002

Water Pump
Material
Item
Metal Surface Cleaner
F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent

Specification
WSE-M5B392-A

Removal and Installation

1.

Drain the engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System Draining, Filling and Bleeding in this section.

2.

Remove the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to Section 303-05.

3.

Remove the fan shroud and fan blade assembly. For additional information, refer to Section 303-03.

4.

Remove the belt idler pulley.

5.

Slide the water bypass hose clamp back.

6.

Disconnect the heater hose at the water pump.

7.

1.

Release the clamp.

2.

Remove the hose.

Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the water pump.

1.

Release the clamp.

2.

Remove the hose.

8.

Remove the water pump pulley.

9.

Remove the water pump.

10.

NOTE: Use metal surface cleaner and a suitable plastic or wooden scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.