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Installation Procedure

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  1. Insert the seal into the recessed portion of the water crossover.
    Fig 1: Installing Seal & Water Crossover
    G01789902Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Water Pumps Locking Ears
    G01789903Courtesy 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.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  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.
    Fig 3: Installing J 38816-A & Bolts
    G01789904Courtesy 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).

    Fig 4: Installing Water Pump Cover, Bolts & Heater Return Hose
    G01789905Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Position the J 38185  to the clamp in order to connect the radiator outlet hose to the thermostat housing.
    Fig 5: Installing Radiator Outlet Hose & Thermostat Housing
    G01789906Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the water pump drive belt (4).
    Fig 6: Installing Water Pump Belt, Shield & Fasteners
    G01789907Courtesy 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 secondary AIR injection control valve. Refer to SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SHUT-OFF VALVE
  16. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    Fig 7: Water Pump Belt Shield & Fasteners
    G01789908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to FILLER PANEL REPLACEMENT - UPPER .
  18. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .