Cooling System > Water pump > Repair procedures - Hyundai Sonata 2012 2.4 Engine

2012 > G 2.4 DOHC > G 2.4 DOHC > Engine Mechanical System > Cooling System > Water pump > Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Drain the engine coolant.

2.	Remove the drive belt (A).

3.	Remove the exhaust manifold heat protector (A).

4.	Remove the water inlet pipe nut.

5.	Remove the water pump (A) and water pump gasket.

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 ‘weeping’ from the bleed hole is normal.

Installation

Install the water pump (A) with a new gasket.

Tightening torque :

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

Install the water inlet pipe nut.

Tightening torque :

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

Install the exhaust manifold heat protector (A).

Tightening torque :

7.8 ~ 11.8N.m (0.8 ~ 1.2kgf.m, 5.8 ~ 8.7lb-ft)

4.	Install the drive belt (A).

5.	Fill the engine coolant.

6.	Start the engine and check for leaks.

7.	Recheck the coolant level.