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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Water Pump
    GM946142Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install a NEW water pump seal.
  2. Install the water pump.
  3. CAUTION:

    This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Install the NEW water pump fasteners and hand tighten the water pump fasteners.
  5. Fig 2: Water Pump Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GM2587757Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Tighten the water pump fasteners in sequence.
    1. On the initial pass, tighten the fasteners in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    2. On the second pass, tighten the fasteners in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
    3. On the final pass, tighten the fasteners in sequence shown an additional 45 degrees.
  7. Fig 3: View Of Water Pump Pulley
    GM902876Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Install the water pump pulley and the pump pulley fasteners.
  9. Fig 4: Securing Water Pump Pulley With EN 46104
    GM1342893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Use the EN 46104  water pump pulley holder (1) to hold the pulley.
  11. Install the water pump pulley fasteners and tighten to 12 N.m (108 lb in) .
  12. Install the generator drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  13. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716) Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill)  .