Kia Optima: Water pump. Troubleshooting

Inspection

1. Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary. 2. Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotat ...

Troubleshooting

Water Pump Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy Coolant leakage • From the bleed hole of the water pump ...

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Replacement
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station. 3. Disconnect the A/C pressure transduc ...

Removal
1. Loosen the windshield wiper arm nut (B) after removing a wiper cap (A). 2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade (A). 3. If nec ...

Troubleshooting
  Symption Suspect area Remedy Engine misfire with abnormal internal lower engine noises. Worn crankshaft bearings Loose or out of s ...