Water Pump - Installation

Important:  Use the following guidelines when servicing the cooling system or draining the cooling system for service procedures:

• Add 2 coolant pellets, GM P/N 3634621 or an equivalent, when the cooling system is serviced or drain for service procedures.
• The pellets must be added to the radiator or the pressurized water reservoir.
• Crush the pellets prior to installation.
• Do not place the pellets into a non-pressurized coolant recovery reservoir. On these systems, the pellets must be added to the radiator.
• The sealant pellets may leave a film on the sides of the pressurized and non-pressurized water recovery reservoirs. This film is normal.
  Fig 1: Water Pump & Gasket Assembly

  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Prior to installing the water pump read the entire procedure. Pay special attention to the tightening sequence to avoid part damage and to ensure proper sealing.

1. Install the water pump cover to the coolant pump assembly.
2. Install the water pump bolts. Finger tighten the bolts.
3. Install the cover to the block bolts. Finger tighten the bolts.
4. Install the pump to chain housing nuts. Finger tighten the nuts.
5. Use the following sequence to tighten the fasteners:
   1. 5.1. Install the pump assembly to the chain housing nuts. Tighten the nuts to 26 N.m (19 ft lbs).
   2. 5.2. Install the pump cover to the pump assembly. Tighten the bolts to 14 N.m (124 in lbs).
   3. 5.3. Install the cover to the block, bottom bolt first. Tighten the bolts to 26 N.m (19 ft lbs).