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Coolant Pump: Installation

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    • Lubricate the inside and the outside diameter of the grommet with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .

    • Install the grommet so it is flush with the leading edge of the coolant pump housing to aid in alignment during assembly.

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  1. NOTE: Verify the front cover dowel pins are aligned to the coolant pump and that the coolant pump is fully seated prior to installing the fasteners.

    • Using a new gasket, install the coolant pump and the bolts.

      Torque: Fasteners 1-7: Stage 1: 89 lb.in (10 Nm) - - Stage 2 : 45°

    • Torque: Fastener 8: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    Fig 1: Coolant Pump Tightening Sequence
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    • Connect the coolant hose and position the clamp. Use the General Equipment: Hose Clamp Remover/Installer

    • Connect the coolant hose quick release coupling.

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  2. Install the idler pulley and the bolt.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (47.5 Nm)

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  3. Install the thermostat. Refer to: Thermostat .
  4. Position the coolant pump pulley and install the fasteners finger tight.
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  5. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to: Accessory Drive Belt .
  6. Tighten the coolant pump pulley fasteners.

    Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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  7. Install the CAC outlet pipe. Refer to: Charge Air Cooler (CAC) Outlet Pipe .
  8. Install the air cleaner. Refer to: Air Cleaner .
  9. Fill and bleed the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding .