Installation Procedure
- Inspect the water pump.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
NOTE:
- Ensure that the engine block surface and water pump surface are clear of old gasket material.
- Do not immerse the water pump in solvent. The solvent may enter the water pump's permanently lubricated bearings and cause premature bearing failure.
- The water pump drive pulley and impeller should turn straight and smoothly. If the drive pulley wobbles, is noisy or feels rough when rotating, replace the water pump.
- Install a New water pump gasket (1).
- Install the water pump (2).
- Install the water pump bolts (3) and tighten to 25 N.m (19 lb ft).
- Filling the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716 Fill) and Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement (New Belt)
and Timing Belt Replacement (Used Belt)
.
- Close the hood.