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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Components
    GM1412162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install a NEW water pump seal.
  2. Install the water pump.
    3. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Hand tighten the water pump bolts.
    4. Fig 2: Water Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GM2587757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Tighten the water pump bolts in sequence.
    1. On the initial pass, tighten the bolts in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    2. On the second pass, tighten the bolts in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    3. On the final pass, tighten the bolts in sequence shown an additional 45 degrees.
    5. Fig 3: Locating Water Pump Pulley & Bolts
    GM1412160Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
    6. Fig 4: Special Tools
    GM1412158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use the EN 46104  tool in order to retain the water pump pulley.
  7. Install the water pump pulley bolts and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
  8. Install the right engine strut mount. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  9. Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT BRACKET REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
  10. Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) , Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) .
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