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Ford CSG-649 — Water Pump Removal and Installation

Repair & overhaul

For the Ford CSG-649, from the Ford service manual.

Applies to: Ford CSG-649

Before you start

  • If pump is damaged, replace with new or Ford-Authorized rebuilt pump

Procedure

  1. Drain cooling system; loosen alternator adjusting arm bolt.
  2. Remove alternator drive belt, fan, and pulley.
  3. Disconnect radiator lower hose and supply line at pump.
  4. Remove bolts attaching water pump to block.
  5. Remove pump and gasket.
  6. Install new gasket coated with sealer on water pump.
  7. Install pump and torque bolts; connect hoses and fan.

Tools required

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Specs & values

Full service-parts list: Ford CSG-649 →

Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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