Kia Sportage: Cooling System / Water pump Repair procedures

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Engine Mechanical System / Cooling System / Water pump Repair procedures

Removal and Installation

1.	Drain the coolant. (Refer to Cooling System - "Coolant")

2.	Remove the drive belt after turning the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise. (Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")

Remove the water pump pulley (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 - 9.8 N·m (0.8 - 1.0 kgf·m, 5.8 - 7.2 lb·ft)

Remove the water pump sub assembly (A) with the gasket.

Tightening torque :

9.8 - 11.8 N·m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf·m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb·ft)

5.	Remove the exhaust manifold heat protector. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Exhaust Manifold")

6.	Disconnect the water hose (A).

Remove the water pump housing (B) with the gasket.

Tightening torque

18.6 - 23.5 N·m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf·m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb·ft)

8.	Install in the reverse order of removal with a new water pump gasket.

9.	Fill the engine coolant.

10.	Start the engine and check for leaks.

11.	Recheck the coolant level.

Inspection

1.	Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.

2.	Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.

Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective.

Replace the coolant pump assembly.

A small amount of seepage from the bleed hole is normal.

Water pump Components and components location

Components 1. Water inlet pipe 2. Water inlet pipe O-ring 3. Water pump housing 4. Water pump housing gasket 5. Water pump gasket 6. Water pump ...

Water pump Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy Coolant leakage • From the bleed hole ...

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