Water Pump Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: View Of Water Pump & Bolts

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If reusing the fasteners, apply sealant GM P/N 12346004 (Canadian P/N 10953480) or equivalent, to the threads of the water pump bolts.
Install the water pump and the NEW water pump gaskets.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice

Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the water pump bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

Fig 2: View Of Water Pump Inlet Hose & Clamps

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IMPORTANT: After final assembly, the water pump inlet hose clamp tangs, water pump end, must point forward and the upper tang should be level with the outside diameter of the water pump inlet hose.

Install the water pump inlet hose and the water pump inlet hose clamps.

Fig 3: View Of Fan, Water Pump Pulley & Bolts

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Install the fan and water pump pulley and bolts using the J 41240 . See Special Tools .
Tighten: Tighten the fan and water pump pulley bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).