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Coolant Pump - 4.6L, 5.4L and 6.8L: Installation

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    CAUTION: Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the system. Do not mix coolant types.
  1. Install a new O-ring on the coolant pump. Coat the new O-ring with engine coolant.
  2. CAUTION: Do not rotate the coolant pump housing once the coolant pump has been positioned in the cylinder block. Damage to the O-ring seal will occur.
  3. Install the coolant pump.
    1. Lubricate the new O-ring seal using engine coolant and install the O-ring seal onto the coolant pump.
    2. Position the coolant pump into the engine block.
    3. Install the bolts.
      Fig 1: Installing Coolant Pump Retaining Bolts
      G03885979Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Position the pulley onto the coolant pump and install the bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing Pulley Onto Coolant Pump
    G03887848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Install the accessory drive belt. For additional information, refer to ACCESSORY DRIVE .
  6. Install the fan and fan clutch. For additional information, refer to RADIATOR - 4.6L, 5.4L AND 6.8L .