new water pump on a 98 taurus 3.0 DOHC?? HELP!!!

[98gpking]

i need a write up or some instructions on doing this. i am pretty mechnicaly inclined but ive heard talk that you need to lift the engine to do it. there does NOT appear to be much room in the bay so i could believe it

but id rather NOT. so any help would be great thanks

vince

[shorod]

The factory service manual makes no mention of having to lift the engine to do it. In fact, it lists it under "In-vehicle service."

Removal

1. Drain engine cooling system as described.

2. Release drive belt tensioner (6B209) and remove drive belt (8620). For additional information, refer to «Section 03-05».

3. Remove the upper radiator hose from the water pump connections.

4. Remove the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to «Section 03-01B».

5. Disconnect lower radiator hose from water pump.

6. Disconnect heater hose from water pump.

7. Remove A/C compressor to water pump brace.

8. Remove two bottom nuts retaining water pump (8501) to engine and remove water pump.

9. Lower vehicle.

10. Remove two top nuts retaining water pump to engine.

11. Remove the water pump from vehicle.


Installation

1. Place water pump onto engine and carefully install into position until seated.

2. Install two top retaining nuts. Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).

3. Raise vehicle.

4. Install two bottom retaining nuts. Tighten to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).

5. Install radiator and heater water hose to the water pump. Position clamps securely.

6. Install A/C compressor to water pump bracket. Tighten bolts to 20-30 Nm (15-22 lb-ft).

7. Install the crankshaft pulley. For additional information, refer to «Section 03-01B».

8. Install the upper radiator hose to water pump.

9. Install drive belt. For additional information, refer to «Section 03-05».

10. CAUTION: Use extreme care to keep coolant mixture off of the drive belt and pulleys. If needed, remove drive belt and rinse with clear water. Clean pulleys and install drive belt. Belt squeal and early belt fatigue will occur otherwise.

Fill engine cooling system. For additional information, refer to «Section 03-03».

-Rod