Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Use a threaded stud in the hub to align the hub to the water pump sprocket.
Install the water pump.

Fig 1: View Of Water Pump (2.2L - L61)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
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 2: Identifying Thermostat Housing
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the engine front cover bolt (2) and the bolt (1) that secures the engine block to the water pump.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 3: Locating Engine Block To Water Pump Bolt (2.2L - L61)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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 4: View Of Water Pump Holding Tool
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the access plate on the water pump sprocket to the timing cover.

Fig 5: Identifying Water Pump Sprocket Access Plate (2.2L - L61)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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 in Body Front End.
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 in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61).
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L61) .