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COOLING SYSTEM 3-9
Water Pump
Water Pump Removal
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Drain the coolant.
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Loosen the clamp and remove the radiator hose [A] from
the water pump cover [B].
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Remove the four cover bolts [C].
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With the water pipe [D] attached, remove the water pump
cover.
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Install the right footpeg assembly.
NOTE
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The impeller and water pump shaft have a left-handed
thread, therefore they must be turned clockwise [A] to
remove.
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Shift the transmission into 1st gear.
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While applying the rear brake, remove the impeller [B].
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Pull the water pump housing [A] and gasket out of the
right crankcase.
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Turn the water pump shaft [B] clockwise, and remove it.
Water Pump Installation
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When installing the water pump shaft or impeller, shift the
transmission into 1st gear and apply the rear brake.
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Apply silicone sealant to the area [A] where the mating
surface of the crankcase contacts the water pump hous-
ing gasket.
Sealant - Kawasaki Bond (Silicone Sealant): 56019-120
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Apply high temperature grease to the lips of the water
pump housing oil seal.
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Turn the water pump shaft or impeller counterclockwise,
and tighten them.
Torque - Water Pump Shaft: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Water Pump Impeller: 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 87 in·lb)