Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Water Pump And Components

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Install a NEW water pump seal.
Install the water pump.

CAUTION:

This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the NEW water pump bolts and hand tighten the water pump bolts.

Fig 2: Water Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence

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Tighten the water pump bolts in sequence.
1. On the initial pass, tighten the bolts in sequence to 10 (89 lb in).
2. On the second pass, tighten the bolts in sequence to 10 (89 lb in).
3. On the final pass, tighten the bolts in sequence shown an additional 45 degrees.

Fig 3: Water Pump Pulley And Bolts

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Install the water pump pulley bolts.

Fig 4: Special Tools

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Use the EN 46104 tool in order to retain the water pump pulley.
Install the water pump pulley bolts and tighten to 10 (89 lb in).
Install the right engine strut mount. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) .