Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual M16A · Repair Instructions

Water Pump Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Cooling System · General safety (00)

Removal
1)Drain coolant. icon 
2)Remove water pump / generator drive belt. icon 
3)Remove water pump pulley (1).
4)Remove water pump (2).
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Installation
1)Apply sealant to mating surface of water pump (1) as shown in figure.
“A”: Water tight sealant 99000–31250 (SUZUKI Bond No.1207F)
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“a”: 3 mm (0.12 in.) “b”: 2 mm (0.08 in.)
2)Install water pump (1) to cylinder block and tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Water pump bolt (a): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lbf-ft)
Water pump nut (b): 25 N·m (2.5 kgf-m, 18.5 lbf-ft)
3)Install water pump pulley (2) and tighten bolts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Water pump pulley bolt (c): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 15.0 lbf-ft)
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4)Install water pump / generator drive belt. icon 
5)Refill cooling system with coolant. icon 
6)Check cooling system for leakage. icon