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Water Pump Installation

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    Fig 1: Inspecting Water Pump & Components
    GM187022Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the water pump gasket.
  2. Install the water pump.
  3. NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  4. Install the water pump bolts.

    Tighten: 

    • Tighten the small water pump bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
    • Tighten the large water pump bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

  5. Fig 2: Identifying Water Pump Pulley Bolts
    GM36596Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install the water pump pulley.
  7. Install the water pump pulley bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 13 N.m (116 lb in).