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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Coolant Pump And Seal Ring
    GM1291096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a new ring seal to the water pump.
  2. Coat the sealing surface of the ring seal with Lubriplate®.
  3. Install the water pump to the engine block with the flange aligned with the recess of the rear timing belt cover.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Secure the water pump to the engine block with the mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the water pump mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft)  .

    5. Fig 2: View Of Timing Belt Tension Roller And Retaining Bolt
    GM1291090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the timing belt tension roller to the oil pump with the flange inserted into the recess of the oil pump.
  6. Install the timing belt tension roller bolt. Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
  7. Install the timing belt. Refer to Timing Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical 1.4L, Timing Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 1.6L, Timing Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 1.8L or Timing Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.0L.
  8. Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
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