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Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. If replacing the water crossover install the following:
    1. 1.1. Thermostat (3)
    2. 1.2. Water outlet (1)
    3. 1.3. Water outlet bolts (2)

      Tighten 

      Tighten the bolts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).

    Fig 1: Install Thermostat, Water Outlet & Bolts
    G02109174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install NEW water crossover gaskets.
  3. Install the water crossover.
  4. Install the water crossover bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    Fig 2: Install Water Crossover, Gaskets & Bolts
    G02109175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the generator bracket.
  6. Install the generator bracket stud.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the stud to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  7. Install the generator bracket bolts and nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts and nut to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  8. Install the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (6.6 L DIESEL or  POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.3 L)  or  POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L AND 6.0L)  or  POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (8.1L)  .
    Fig 3: Install Generator Bracket, Studs, Bolts & Nuts
    G02109176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the generator. Refer to GENERATOR (4.3L ENGINE) or  GENERATOR (4.8L, 5.3L & 6.0L ENGINES)  or  GENERATOR (6.6L ENGINE)  or  GENERATOR (8.1L ENGINE)  .
  10. Install the bypass hose.
  11. Position the bypass hose clamps at the water crossover and water pump.
    Fig 4: Install Bypass Hose
    G02109177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the heater inlet hose to the water crossover.
  13. Position the heater inlet hose clamp at the water crossover.
    Fig 5: Install Heater Inlet Hose
    G02109178Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the inlet hose to the water crossover.
  15. Position the inlet hose clamp at the water crossover.
  16. Install the drive belt tensioner.
  17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
    Fig 6: Install Inlet Hose
    G02109179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.