Remove the engine coolant temperaturesensor-(1).
Remove the thermostat and water feed pipe retainingbolts.
Note:Twist the water feed pipe while pulling to remove it from thewater pump cover.
Remove the thermostat housing and water feedpipe-(1) from the water pump cover.Remove the water pump retaining bolts. Be sure to remove thebolt that goes through the front of the engine block.Remove the water pump assembly-(1).
Cylinder Boring and Honing (LAF, LEA, or LUK)
Boring ProcedureMeasure all pistons with a micrometer to determine thecylinder bore diameter. Refer toEngine Block Cleaning and Inspection.Before you use any type of boring bar, use a fine file andclean the top of the cylinder block, removing any dirt or burrs. Ifyou do not check the cylinder block, ...