Hyundai Tucson: Cooling System / Water pump Repair procedures
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Loosen the drain plug, and then drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to help drain the coolant faster. |
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Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing system in this group) |
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Remove the water pump pulley (A).
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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Remove the water pump assembly (A) with the gasket (B).
Tightening torque:
9.8 ~ 11.8 N.m (1.0 ~ 1.2 kgf.m, 7.2 ~ 8.7 lb-ft)
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Installation is reverse order of removal
Install a new water pump gasket. |
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Fill the engine coolant. |
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Start the engine and check for leaks. |
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Recheck the coolant level. |
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Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary. |
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Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary. |
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Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump assembly.
A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed hole is normal. |
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Components
1. Water pump pulley2. Water pump3. Water pump gasket4. Water inlet fitting5. Thermostat6. Water temperature control assembly7. Engine coolant temperature sensor8. Bypass hose9. He ...
Troubleshooting
Water Pump
SymptomsPossible CausesRemedyCoolant leakage
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From the bleed hole of the water pump
Visually check
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Check leaks after about ten-minute warming up.
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