The water pump is located under the timing belt cover. Take the cover off and listen if you hear the "screeching" coming from pump? Removing the water pump means removing the timing belt so you may as well replace that at the same time. This is quite a big job and can seriously damage the engine if you don't get the timing reset correctly. Not a job for the faint hearted?
WATER PUMP
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. Drain cooling system. Remove accessory belts and timing belt. See TIMING BELT. Raise and support vehicle. Remove engine splash shields.
Using Water Pump Pulley Holder (T92C-6312-AH), remove water pump pulley. Remove power steering pump bracket from water pump. Remove 5 water pump bolts, and remove water pump. Clean gasket mating surfaces.
Installation
Install new gasket on water pump. Install water pump and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE at the end of this article. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. Fill cooling system. Start engine and check for leaks.
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