how to replace a water pump on a 2001 ford explorer sport 4.0 sohc v6 engine?
Feb 4, 2011 at 4:01 AM
water pump replacement
2001 FORD EXPLORER
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Here is a video of the job being done
https://youtu.be/3-qGNg5qeEw
From the manual with diagrams below
Water Pump
Removal and Installation
1.Drain the engine cooling system.
2.Remove the accessory drive belt.
3.Remove the belt idler pulley.
4.Slide the water bypass hose clamp back.
5.Disconnect the heater hose at the water pump.
1 Release the clamp.
2 Remove the hose.
6.Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the water pump.
1 Release the clamp.
2 Remove the hose.
7.Remove the water pump pulley.
8.Remove the water pump.
9.NOTE: Use metal surface cleaner and a suitable plastic or wooden scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
https://youtu.be/3-qGNg5qeEw
From the manual with diagrams below
Water Pump
Removal and Installation
1.Drain the engine cooling system.
2.Remove the accessory drive belt.
3.Remove the belt idler pulley.
4.Slide the water bypass hose clamp back.
5.Disconnect the heater hose at the water pump.
1 Release the clamp.
2 Remove the hose.
6.Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the water pump.
1 Release the clamp.
2 Remove the hose.
7.Remove the water pump pulley.
8.Remove the water pump.
9.NOTE: Use metal surface cleaner and a suitable plastic or wooden scraper to clean the sealing surfaces.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Feb 4, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Great addition to this thread! Please feel free to help out whenever you are on the site :)
Cheers, Ken
Nov 23, 2018 at 1:01 PM
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