Clamp the water pump drive gear in a vise, with the impeller facing up. Use soft jaws to prevent damage to the gear teeth.
Using a 1/2 in. drive torque wrench in the hole provided in the center of the slip-lash tester, apply 68 N·m (50 lb·ft) torque in either direction. The impeller must withstand 68 N·m (50 lb·ft) torque without slipping.
Perform the following steps to replace water pump impeller:
Disassemble the water pump and replace worn or damaged impeller for (gear case mounted) or (gear case cover mounted); refer to appropriate service manual, cooling system chapter.
Reassemble the water pump with new components as necessary for (gear case mounted) or (gear case cover mounted); refer to appropriate service manual, cooling system chapter.
Section 13.8.1.1 Test Engine with Repaired Water Pump
Perform the following to determine if thermo-modulated fan replacement resolved high engine coolant temperature:
Start and run the engine.
Run the engine through its operating range with no-load for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the engine coolant to reach normal operating range.
If the engine coolant temperature is 88-96°C (190-210°F), no further troubleshooting is required. Shut down the engine.