Removal And Installation: Installation

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Install new O-rings to water pump.
Apply engine oil and engine coolant to the O-rings as shown in Fig 1.

Fig 1: Locating O-Ring With White Paint Mark
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- Locate the O-ring with white paint mark to engine front side.
Install the water pump.
- Do not allow cylinder block to nip the O-rings when installing the water pump.
- Check that timing chain and water pump sprocket are engaged.
- Insert water pump by tightening mounting bolts alternately and evenly.

Fig 2: Installing Water Pump

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Remove dust and foreign material completely from backside of chain tensioner and from installation area of rear timing chain case.
Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise so that the timing chain on the timing chain tensioner side is loose.
- When installing the timing chain tensioner, engine oil should be applied to the oil hole and tensioner.
Install the timing chain tensioner.
Remove the stopper pin.

Fig 3: Removing Stopper Pin
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Install chain tensioner cover and water pump cover.
1. Before installing, remove all traces of liquid gasket from mating surface of water pump cover and chain tensioner cover using a scraper.
  
  Fig 4: Installing Chain Tensioner Cover And Water Pump Cover
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  Also remove traces of liquid gasket from the mating surface of the front cover.
2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket, to mating surface of chain tensioner cover and water pump cover. Use Genuine RTV Silicon Sealant or equivalent.
  
  Fig 5: Applying Continuous Bead Of Liquid Gasket
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Install water drain plug on water pump side of cylinder block.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal for remaining parts.
- After starting engine, let idle for three minutes, then rev engine up to 3,000 rpm under no load to purge air from the high-pressure chamber of the chain tensioner. The engine may produce a rattling noise. This indicates that air still remains in the chamber and is not a matter of concern.