I would not, it is an extensive job and I would do it properly. The timing belt should be changed when you do this job, too much risk otherwise, and MUST be replaced if it got contaminated by coolant or oil. You are usually able to purchase a Water Pump kit with the timing belt and such with it, and that would be the best.
The special tools needed:
303-1556 Locking Tool, Timing Belt
TKIT-2010B-FLM
TKIT-2010B-ROW
303-748 Locking Tool, Crankshaft
TKIT-2010B-FLM
TKIT-2010B-ROW
Additional needs: 4 mm Drill Bit and a floor jack.
Do not loosen or remove the crankshaft pulley bolt without first installing the special tools. The crankshaft pulley and the crankshaft timing sprocket are not keyed to the crankshaft. Before any repair requiring loosening or removal of the crankshaft pulley bolt, the crankshaft and camshafts must be locked in place by the special service tools, otherwise severe engine damage can occur. Also cleanliness is extremely important. Any foreign material, including any material created while cleaning gasket surfaces, that enters the oil passages, coolant passages or the oil pan can cause engine failure.
The entire instructions on how to do the Water Pump are attached.
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Aug 9, 2026 at 6:43 AM