Lincoln FT4Z-8501-A Water Pump Assembly

Loosen the water pump pulley bolts and remove the drive belt. For four-cylinder models, also loosen the right front wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and remove the right front wheel and inner fender splash shield. Remove the water pump pulley and the bolts attaching the water pump to the engine block.

On the 2.7L engine, support the engine, remove the right engine mount and bracket, thermostat, water pump pulley bolts and pulley, disconnect the coolant hose, and remove the water pump mounting bolts.

For 2.7L V6 models, remove and clean the mating surface on the front cover. Lubricate and install a new grommet into the backside of the pump. Lubricate and install a new O-ring gasket into the groove along the timing chain cover sealing surface. Verify the dowel pins are still remaining in the front cover. Install the water pump and tighten the bolts evenly, following the specified torque sequence.