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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View of Water Pump Seal
    GM69917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Insert the seal into the recessed portion of the water crossover.
    2. Fig 2: Identifying Notched Locking Ear
    GM430127Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The notched locking ear (1) must be in the 7 o'clock position.
  2. Index the water pumps locking ears with the tangs in the water crossover.
    3. Fig 3: Identifying J 38816-A
    GM637030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Position the J 38816-A  to the water pump locking ears.
  4. Fasten the support plate to the water housing crossover, to ensure proper engagement of the tool to the water pump locking ears.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Turn the J 38816-A  counterclockwise.

    Tighten:  Tighten the water pump to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

  6. Remove the support plate from the water housing crossover.
    7. Fig 4: Identifying Water Pump Cover Bolts
    GM69918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Connect the water pump cover to the heater return hose.
  8. Install the water pump cover to the water housing crossover.
  9. Install the water pump cover bolts.

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

    10. Fig 5: View of Radiator Outlet Hose
    GM71141Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Position the J 38185  to the clamp in order to connect the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
    11. Fig 6: View of Water Pump Drive Belt
    GM52983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the water pump drive belt (4).
    12. Fig 7: Identifying Water Pump Belt Shield Fasteners
    GM500271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Place the water pump belt shield in position.
  13. Install the water pump belt shield fasteners.

    Tighten:  Tighten the water pump belt shield fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  14. Install the oil level indicator tube nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the oil level indicator tube nut to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

  15. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.6L.
  16. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.
  17. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
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