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Water Pump: Installation

  1. Install water pump on housing with a new gasket. Tighten retaining bolts to specification. Install new "O" ring in housing groove.
  2. Install water pump pulley. Ensure pump rotates freely. Install water pump on engine. When installing solid mount, tighten bolts in following order:
    • Bolt No. 1 - 30 INCH lbs. (3.3 N.m)
    • Bolts No. 2 and 3 - 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m)
    • Bolts No. 1, 4 and 5 - 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m)
    • Bolts No. 6 and 7 - 40 ft. lbs. (54 N.m)
  3. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  at end of article. Fill cooling system. Remove plug from top of thermostat housing. Allow air to bleed from cooling system. Install plug once coolant reaches thermostat housing level.