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Can't remove water pump how do u get it out

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1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Remove right inner splash shield.
2. Remove accessory drive belts.
3. Drain the cooling system.
4. Remove power steering pump attaching bolts and set pump and assembly aside. Power steering lines do not need to be disconnected.
5. Remove upper and lower torque isolator struts.
6. Support the engine from bottom and remove right engine mount attaching bolt.
7. Remove right engine mount bracket.
8. Remove the timing belt.
9. Remove the timing belt tensioner.
10. Remove camshaft sprocket and rear timing belt cover. 11. Remove water pump attaching screws to engine and remove pump.
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  1. Drain the cooling system until the coolant is below the level of the water pump.
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Notes Water Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure
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  1. Drain the cooling system until the coolant is below the level of the water pump.
  2. Remove the drive belt guard.
  3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  4. Remove the drive belt.


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  1. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  2. Remove the water pump pulley.
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  1. Remove the water pump bolts.
  2. Remove the water pump.
  3. Remove the water pump gasket.
  4. Clean the water pump mating surfaces
Installation Procedure
  1. Install the water pump gasket.
  2. Install the water pump. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
  3. Install the water pump bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.) .
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  1. Install the water pump pulley. Loosely install the mounting bolts.
  2. Install the drive belt.
  3. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
    • Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 inch lbs.) .
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  1. Install the drive belt guard.
  2. Fill the cooling system.
  3. Inspect the cooling system for leaks
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Do I need any special tools? How Hard is it?water pump 2002 aztek

take everything around your water pump of and use a metric 10 box end wrench
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