OEM 2003 Mercury Sable Water Pump

2003 Mercury Sable Water Pump Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the water pump on a 3.0L (2V) engine on 2003 Mercury Sable?

  A: The coolant needs to be drained first when replacing or repairing the water pump found within the 3.0L (2V) engine system. The first step for servicing or repairing the 3.0L (2V) water pump requires loosening the pulley and removing the accessory drive belt. The maintenance starts by separating the degas bottle from the operation and breaking the connection between the battery ground cable. Disconnection of the generator B+ cable together with the voltage regulator electrical connector permits nut, bolt and generator brace removal. First remove the generator mounting bolt followed by the generator from its place. Move the roll restrictor bracket aside after removing its bolt and nut and detach the accessory drive belt tensioner bolt. Climb into the water pump compartment and remove the nut followed by the bolt then the support bracket before unscrewing all bolts that connect the water pump. Clean the gasket areas on the sealing surfaces. During installation position the water pump then secure its bolts starting from number 1 to 7 with 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) torque settings and numbers 8-12 with 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.) torque. Connect the electrical connector from the crankshaft position sensor then put back the hose leading to the water pump inlet. After installing the support bracket with its components secured by a bolt and nut the team should attach the accessory drive shaft tensioner then bolt it into position. Fasten the water pump pulley while securing its bolts before adding the roll restrictor bracket as well as its bolt and nut but leave them loose. Begin by installing the generator without bolt torque while installing the generator brace and its mounting bolt and bolted-down nut. Fasten the generator lower mounting bolt and the roll restrictor bracket bolt along with its nut. The rest of the electrical connections for the generator require reattachment which includes both the B+ cable and voltage regulator electrical connector. You should start by putting on the accessory drive belt and installing the degas bottle followed by reattaching the battery ground cable. The engine cooling system requires a fluid addition as the last step.