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Installation Procedure

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  1. Remove any burrs or foreign material from the sealing surface of the engine cylinder head and the water outlet housing.
  2. Fig 1: View Of Water Outlet
    GM637653Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install a NEW seal and the water outlet housing.
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the water outlet housing bolts.

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

  6. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water outlet housing. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (LM4)  or Radiator Hose Replacement - Outlet (LL8) .
  7. Install the power steering pump bracket. Refer to Power Steering Pump Bracket Replacement in Power Steering System.