Water Pump Component Installation Note
CAUTION:
- Assemble the water pump gasket to the correct direction shown in the figure. Otherwise, it could leak engine coolant and damage the engine.
- Do not apply oil (such as engine oil, ATF) to the water pump gasket. Otherwise, the gasket could swell causing a seal malfunction.
- Insert a new water pump gasket into the water pump groove.
- Install the water pump.
- Tighten the bolts in the order shown in the figure.
Tightening torque
20-26 N.m {2.1-2.6 kgf.m, 15-19 ft.lbf}