Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Insert the seal into the recessed portion of the water crossover.

Fig 1: Installing Water Pump
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Important: The notched locking ear (1) must be in the 7 o'clock position.

Fig 2: Identifying Water Pump Installation Position

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Index the water pumps locking ears with the tangs in the water crossover.
Position the J 38816-A to the water pump locking ears.
Fasten the support plate to the water housing crossover, to ensure proper engagement of the tool to the water pump locking ears.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Turn the J 38816-A counterclockwise.
Tighten

Tighten the water pump to 100 N.m (74 ft lbs).
Remove the support plate from the water housing crossover.

Fig 3: Identifying J 38816-A
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Connect the water pump cover to the heater return hose.
Install the water pump cover to the water housing crossover.
Install the water pump cover bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the water pump cover bolts to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
Connect the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.

Fig 4: Installing Water Pump Cover
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Install the water pump drive belt (4).

Fig 5: Installing Water Pump Drive Belt
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Install the water pump belt cover.
Install the oil level indicator tube nut.
Tighten

Tighten the oil level indicator tube nut to 10 N.m (89 in lbs).
Install the secondary AIR injection control valve. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (4.0L -- BANK 2) .
Install the air cleaner assembly. .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .

Fig 6: Installing Water Pump Belt Cover
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