Water Pump: Installation
- Clean all gasket surfaces.
- Position the water pump with a new gasket on the timing chain cover.
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- Install the water pump bolts in the correct positions. Tighten the bolts to 35 N.m (26 ft. lbs.).
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- Install the belt tensioner. See BELT TENSIONER .
- Install the water pump pulley and bolts (2). Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
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- Install the idler pulley and screw. Tighten the idler pulley screw to 10 N.m (89 in. lbs.).
- Connect the lower radiator hose (2) and coolant by pass hose (1).
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- Install the accessory drive belt. See DRIVE BELT .
- Install the radiator fan. See RADIATOR FAN .
- Install the air cleaner.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Fill the cooling system. See REFILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
- Recheck the coolant level.