Installation Procedure
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- Install a NEW water pump seal.
- Install the water pump.
- Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the water pump bolts to 10 N.m (89 In. Lbs.).
- Install the water pump pulley and the water pump pulley bolts.
- Use the EN 46104 (1) in order to retain the water pump pulley.
- Install the water pump pulley bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 12 N.m (106 In. Lbs.).
- Install the generator drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) , Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill) .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.