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Perkins — Water Pump - Remove and Install

Repair & overhaul

From a Perkins service manual covering: 402D-05, 403D-07, 403D-11, 403D-15, 404D-22, 404D-22T, KENR6226-10. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Perkins 402D-05, Perkins 403D-07, Perkins 403D-11, Perkins 403D-15, Perkins 404D-22, Perkins 404D-22T

Before you start

  • Keep all parts clean from contaminants.

Procedure

  1. Drain coolant.
  2. Disconnect hoses from water pump.
  3. Remove alternator bracket or adjusting bracket if equipped.
  4. Remove bolts and nut; remove water pump.
  5. Remove gasket.
  6. Clean gasket surfaces.
  7. Install new gasket and water pump.
  8. Apply Loctite 242 to first two threads of bolts and nut.
  9. Tighten bolts and nut first to 5 N·m, then to 10 N·m in sequence.
  10. Connect hoses and tighten clamps.
  11. Fill cooling system.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Water pump bolts and nut: 5 N·m first stage, 10 N·m final

Full service-parts list: Perkins 402D-05 →, Perkins 403D-07 →, Perkins 403D-11 →, Perkins 403D-15 →, Perkins 404D-22 →, Perkins 404D-22T →

Source: Perkins 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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