I need to replace my water pump on my 2002 Ford explorer 4.0L

Colin Stickland

• 22516 Answers
• Posted on Feb 02, 2009

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remove hub ,take retaining circlip out and knock it out with a big big hammer supporting it on an old wheel rim and a tree trunk.this job is easy to do but unless you have the right tools entrust it to a garage who will have a nice press .

Greg Bernett

• 2993 Answers
• Posted on Jul 04, 2009

SOURCE: 2002 ford taurus wtaer pump

Removal & Installation 3.0L (2V) To Remove:

1. Drain the engine cooling system.
2. Loosen the water pump pulley.
3. Remove the bolt and the nut and position the roll restrictor bracket out of the way.
4. Remove the accessory drive belt.
5. Remove the generator.
6. Remove the bolt and the accessory drive belt tensioner.
7. Remove the nut, the bolt and the support bracket.
8. Remove the bolts and the water pump pulley.
9. Disconnect the water pump inlet hose and the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector.
10. Remove the bolts and the water pump, and clean the sealing surfaces

1. Install the water pump. Tighten bolts in the sequence shown:
1. Tighten numbers 1-7 to 18 ft.-lbs. (25 Nm)
2. Tighten numbers 8-12 to 89 in.-lbs. (10 Nm)
3. Connect the crankshaft position sensor electrical connector and the water pump inlet hose
4. Install the support bracket.
5. Install the accessory drive shaft tensioner.
6. Install the generator.
7. Install the roll restrictor bracket, bolt and the nut.
8. Install the water pump pulley.
9. Install the accessory drive belt.
10. Connect the battery ground cable.
11. Fill the engine cooling system.

old marine

• 2426 Answers
• Posted on Aug 11, 2009

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Who determined that the water pump and radiator needed to be replaced? If it was the dealer or an independent garage, bring it back and tell them they guessed wrong. You paid to have the problem fixed and they need to stand behind their work.

This is a problem that's hard to diagnose without being able to check a lot of items and ask questions, but the obvious things to look for if you have a new radiator and water pump (and hopefully a new thermostat) is for air in the cooling system which keeps the coolant from circulating. Also check to see that the cooling fan(s) are operating properly.

SOURCE: replace rear wheel bearing 2002 ford explorer 4x4

you must remove brakes, then remove axle nut, then remove upper control arm and finally tie rod stabilizer, remove axle from car then bearing can be accessed. this is a difficult job that requires special tools so be careful

ZJ Limited

• 17989 Answers
• Posted on Jan 04, 2011

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4.6L Engine

Fig. Water pump installation - 4.6L SOHC and DOHC engines

1. Before servicing the vehicle, please familiarize yourself with safety procedures.
2. Drain the cooling system.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   Engine cooling fan Drive belt Water pump pulley Water pump
4. Discard the O-ring seal.

1. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
2. Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate with engine coolant.
3. Observe the following tightening torques:
   Pump bolts 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm). Pulley bolts 18 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).