Coolant Pump: Installation
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NOTE:
Align the bolt holes with the bosses prior to insertion of the coolant pump and insert the pump straight into the coolant pump cavity. Do not rotate the coolant pump once installed into the coolant pump cavity or the O-ring seal can be damaged, causing the coolant pump to leak.
- Install a new O-ring seal and lubricate it with clean engine coolant. Refer to: Specifications .
- Install the coolant pump and the bolts.
Torque
: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)
- Position the coolant pump pulley and install the fasteners finger tight.
- Position the accessory drive belt.
- Tighten the coolant pump pulley bolts.
Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Install the mechanical cooling fan. Refer to: Cooling Fan .
- After installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all pulleys.