Water Pump Inspection

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Reference: WATER PUMP REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The water pump will lose its original performance if it has been disassembled and reassembled. Do not try to disassemble and repair the water pump. If any faulty condition is found, replace the water pump assembly with a new one.

Rotate water pump by hand to check for smooth operation. If pump does not rotate smoothly or makes abnormal noise, replace it.

Fig 1: Inspecting Water Pump

Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.