Installation Procedure

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Install the gasket and the water pump.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten
- Tighten the long water pump bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).
- Tighten the short water pump bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  
  Fig 1: Installing Gasket & Water Pump
  Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the water pump pulley.
Install the water pump pulley bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 13 N.m (115 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Water Pump Pulley & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Install the power steering pump. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (3.8L) or POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (3.1L) in Power Steering System.
Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L36) or DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (L67) in Engine Mechanical-3.8L.
Install the accessory wiring junction block.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .