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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the new water pump gasket.
  2. Place the water pump in position on the front cover.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the short water pump bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the short water pump bolts in the sequence shown to 14 N.m (124 lb in).

    Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Tightening Sequence
    G01816716Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place a short bead of RTV sealant, GM P/N 12345739 or equivalent, on the cylinder block in the locations shown (1).
    Fig 2: Identifying Sealant Locations
    G01816717Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Align the front cover gasket to the front cover bolt holes and insert 2 bolts to hold the gasket in place.
  6. Install the front cover and gasket on the cylinder block.
    Fig 3: Installing Engine Front Cover & Gasket
    G01816718Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Hand start all the front cover retaining bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the front cover retaining bolts in the sequence shown to 14 N.m (124 lb in).

    Fig 4: Identifying Engine Front Cover Tightening Sequence
    G01816719Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the engine front cover coolant drain plug.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the front cover coolant drain plug to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

    Fig 5: Installing Front Cover Coolant Drain Plug
    G01816720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the water pump pulley and retaining bolts

    Tighten 

    Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

    Fig 6: Installing Water Pump Pulley & Bolts
    G01816721Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the drive belt idler pulley.
  11. Install the drive belt idler pulley bolt.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the drive belt idler pulley bolt to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

    12. Fig 7: Installing Drive Belt Idler Pulley
    G01816722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  13. Install the crankshaft balancer. Refer to Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
  14. Install the surge tank. Refer to SURGE TANK REPLACEMENT in Engine Cooling.
  15. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
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