Water Pump - Rebuild (8-02) Section 8 - Cooling System - Group 08 M11 Page 8-12 Install the water pump shaft assembly in a vise with brass jaws. Use a pair of long nose angle snap ring pliers to remove the rear bearing retainer ring from the shaft. Install a section of pipe (3-1/2 inch O.D. x 3 inch I.D. x 3-1/2 inch Length) in an arbor press to support the bear- ing separator. Caution: The bearing separator halves must be under the inner race of the bearing to prevent personal injury or bearing damage when the shaft is pushed from the bearing. Install the shaft assembly through the section of pipe in the arbor press with the rear bearing inner race supported by bearing separator, Part No.
3375326. Caution: To avoid damage to the shaft or personal injury, do not allow the shaft to fall when pressed from the bearing. Press the shaft from the bearing. Remove the rear bearing to water pump body retainer ring from the shaft.