Captiva

Water Pump Replacement - L4

Special Tools

EN-43651 Water Pump Holding Tool

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement : LE5 or LE9 .
2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement : LE5 or LE9 .
3. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement : LE5 .
4. If equipped, remove the coolant heater. Refer to Coolant Heater Replacement : LNQ → LF1 → LE5 .
5. Remove the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement : LE5 .
6. Remove the engine coolant thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement : LF1 → LE5 .



7. Remove the water pump cover (2), fasteners (3) and gasket (1) from the engine front cover.




Note: A drain plug has been provided at the bottom of the water pump assembly for additional coolant drainage from the engine block and water pump.

8. Drain the coolant from the water pump using the plug at the bottom of the pump. Install the plug when finished.




Note: The water pump holding tool supports the sprocket and chain during water pump service. The tool must be used or the balance shaft must be re-timed.

9. Align the EN-43651 water pump holding tool (1) with the threads on the water pump sprocket. Tighten the water pump holding tool fasteners (2).



10. Secure the water pump holding tool with the previously removed water pump cover fasteners (1) into the engine front cover.



11. Remove the water pump sprocket to water pump fasteners (1).




Note: Be sure to remove both water pump bolts from the front of the engine block.

12. Remove the front water pump fasteners (1).



13. Remove the rear water pump fasteners (1).



14. Remove the water pump (1).



15. If replacing the water pump cover remove the water pump rear cover fasteners (4).
16. Separate the water pump cover (1) from the water pump (3)
17. Remove and discard the water pump O-ring seal (2).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. If replacing the water pump cover (1), install a new O-ring (2) to the water pump (3) and tighten the fasteners (4) to 25 N·m (18 lb ft)




Note: A guide pin can be created to aid in water pump alignment. Use a M 6 m x 6 mm x 50.8 mm stud (2 in). Thread the pin into the water pump sprocket.

2. Using a guide pin (2), align the pin with the water pump holding tool.
3. Position the water pump (1) against the engine block and hand tighten the water pump fasteners (3).



4. Install 2 water pump sprocket to water pump fasteners (1). After the fasteners are snug, remove the guide pin (2) and install the 3rd Fastener (3) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).



5. Install the water pump fasteners (1) at the front of the engine. Hand tighten at this time.
6. Tighten the water pump fasteners at the front and rear of the water pump to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).



7. Remove the water pump cover fasteners (1) from the engine front cover and water pump holding tool.



8. Remove the EN-43651 water pump holding tool (1) from the water pump sprocket.



9. Install the water pump access plate (2) gasket (1) and fasteners (3) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
10. If equipped, Install the coolant heater. Refer to Coolant Heater Replacement : LNQ → LF1 → LE5 .
11. Install the engine coolant thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement : LF1 → LE5 .
12. Install the catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement : LE5
13. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement : LE5 .
14. Install the inlet manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement : LE5 or LE9 .
15. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement : LE5 or LE9 .
16. Refill the coolant system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .