Installation Procedure
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- If reusing the old fasteners, apply sealant GM P/N 12346004, (Canadian P/N 10953480), or equivalent to the threads of the water pump bolts.
- Install NEW water pump gaskets and the water pump.
- Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).
- Using J 41240
, hold the water pump pulley, install the water pump pulley bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the water pump inlet hose.
- Position the water pump inlet hose clamps.
- Install the radiator outlet hose to the water pump.
- Install the radiator outlet hose to the surge tank.
- Position the radiator outlet hose clamps at the surge tank and water pump.
- Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
- Install the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement .
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
- Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
.
NOTE:
After assembly, the hose clamp tangs (water pump end) must point forward and the upper tang should be level with the outside diameter of the water pump inlet hose.