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Cleaning Procedure

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  1. Remove the old gasket material from the water pump sealing surfaces. Refer to Replacing Engine Gaskets .
  2. Clean all excess dirt and debris from the water pump housing.
    Fig 1: Cleaning Water Pump Housing
    G01815298Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.