Ford Escape: Engine Cooling / Removal and Installation - Coolant Pump
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
| Hose Clamp Remover/Installer |
Removal
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Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the clamps and disconnect the coolant hoses.
Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
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Remove the bolts, nut and the coolant pump.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Fill and bleed the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures).
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Drain the cooling system.
Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03C Engine Cooling, General Procedures)...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...
Other information:
Removal
Position the second row left seat back all the way
forward, then raise front of the rear load floor up and out of the way.
Raise the left front corner of the left load compartment floor support up and out of the way...
Removal
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the clockspring, make sure the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
NOTICE:
Precise tolerances are required when manufacturing a
steering column. Never install a repaired, rebuilt, aftermarket, or
remanufactured steering column...