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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the water pump gasket.
  2. Install the water pump.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Install the water pump bolts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb. in).

    Fig 1: Installing Water Pump And Bolts
    G01500984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the water pump pulley.
  5. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
  6. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 2: Installing Water Pump Pulley And Bolts
    G01500985Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install the drive belt guard.
  8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM  .
Fig 3: Installing Drive Belt Guard
G01500986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.