2.3L Engine
Specific to:
Ford Fusion 2008-2009
Mercury Milan 2008-2009
- Raise and safely support the vehicle.
- Drain the cooling system.
- Loosen the 3 coolant pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the accessory drive belt.
- Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump pulley.
- To install, tighten to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm).
- Remove the 3 bolts and the coolant pump.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
Fig. Exploded view of the water pump-2.3L engine
To install:
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal with clean engine coolant.
- Fill and bleed the cooling system
3.0L Engine
Specific to:
Ford Fusion 2008-2009
Mercury Milan 2008-2009
- Raise and safely support the vehicle.
- Drain the cooling system.
- Remove the coolant pump belt.
- Using Special tool 303-S455, or equivalent, remove the coolant pump drive pulley.
Fig. Using Special tool 303-S455, or equivalent, remove the coolant pump drive pulley
5, Disconnect the heater hose from the coolant pump.
6. Disconnect the coolant pump-to-engine hose and position aside.
7. Remove the 3 bolts from the coolant pump assembly.
8. Reposition the coolant pump-to-thermostat housing hose clamp and remove the coolant pump and hose as an assembly.
Fig. View of the water pump and related components-3.0L engine
To install:
- Connect the coolant pump-to-thermostat housing hose and reposition the clamp.
- Position the coolant pump assembly and install the 3 bolts:
- Tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
- Tighten the 3 bolts an additional 90 degrees.
- Connect the coolant pump-to-engine hose and the heater hose.
NOTE
Install the coolant pump drive pulley flush with the end of the camshaft.
- Using Special tools 211-185 and 303-S455, or equivalent, install the coolant pump drive pulley.
Fig. Using Special tools 211-185 and 303-S455, or equivalent, install the coolant pump drive pulley
5. Install the coolant pump belt.
6. Fill and bleed the cooling system.
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