Installation Procedure

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Use a threaded stud in the hub to align the hub to the water pump sprocket.
Install the water pump.
Install the 2 bolts that secure the water pump to the engine block.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb. ft).
Install the feed pipe that joins the thermostat housing to the water pump. Refer to Thermostat Replacement (2.2L - L61) .

Fig 1: Installing Thermostat Housing-To-Water Pump Feed Pipe
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Install the engine front cover bolt (2) and the bolt (1) that secures the engine block to the water pump.

Fig 2: Installing Engine Front Cover Bolt & Engine Block-To-Water Pump Bolts
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Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb. ft).
Install 2 of the bolts that secure the water pump sprocket to the water pump.
Remove the threaded stud.
Install the last bolt.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb. in).
Remove J 43651.

Fig 3: Removing Water Pump Sprocket Holding Tool
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Install the access plate on the water pump sprocket to the timing cover.

Fig 4: Installing Water Pump Sprocket Access Plate
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Install the bolts that secure the access plate to the timing cover.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (18 lb. in).
Install the front fender liner. Refer to FRONT FENDER LINER REPLACEMENT .
Install the right front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
If equipped with an automatic transmission, install the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD INSTALLATION .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61) .