Section 03-01B: Engine, 5.0L and 5.8L MFI
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350 and Bronco Vehicles Equipped with 5.0L or 5.8L MFI Engines Workshop Manual
IN-VEHICLE SERVICE

Water Pump

 

Removal

  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03.

  1. Remove drive belt (8620).

  1. Loosen the bolts on the fan clutch (8A616).

  1. Remove the bolts securing the fan shroud (8146) to the radiator (8005). Remove the fan shroud.

  1. Disconnect the lower radiator hose (8286), heater water hose (18472) and water bypass tube (8548) at the water pump (8501). Remove water pump pulley (8509).

  1. Remove power steering and A/C bracket bolts and position bracket out of way.

  1. Remove water pump attaching bolts and remove water pump from engine (6007).

Installation

  1.  CAUTION: Do not use solutions such as brake cleaner, carburetor cleaner, etc., as these solutions can leave a residue on the machined surfaces. Use only a cleaner which meets or exceeds Ford specification WSE-M5B392-A, such as Metal Surface Cleaner F4AZ-19A536-RA or equivalent.

    NOTE: Before a water pump is installed, check it for damage. If it is damaged, replace it.

    Remove all gasket material from the mounting surfaces of the engine front cover (6019) and water pump.

  1. Position a new gasket, coated on both sides with Ford Perfect Seal Sealing Compound F2AZ-19554-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M4G115-A or ESR-M18P2-A, on the engine front cover; then install the water pump.

  1. Install the attaching bolts. Tighten bolts to 20-28 Nm (15-21 lb-ft).

  1. Install the fan shroud, lower radiator hose, heater water hose and water bypass tube. Tighten clamps to 3-4 Nm (27-35 lb-in).

  1. Reposition power steering and A/C bracket. Install power steering and A/C bracket bolts. Tighten bolts securely.

  1. Position water pump pulley on hub.

  1. Install the fan blade (8600) and fan shroud assembly to the water pump pulley. Install and tighten bolts to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb-ft).

  1. Install the drive belt. Refer to routing decal.

  1. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to Section 03-03. Operate the engine until normal operating temperatures have been reached and check for leaks.