Water Pump: Installation
- Install water pump on housing using a new gasket and "O" ring or gasket. Tighten water pump bolts to specs. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Install NEW "O" ring in housing groove.
- Install water pump pulley. Ensure pump rotates freely. Install water pump and housing on engine, and tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. When installing solid mount A/C compressor bracket, tighten bolts in following order.
- Bolt No. 1 - 30 INCH lbs. (3.3 N.m)
- Bolts No. 2 and 3 - 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m)
- Bolts No. 1, 4 and 5 - 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m)
- Bolts No. 6 and 7 - 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m)
- Fill cooling system. Purge air from cooling system. See COOLING SYSTEM AIR PURGE .