Installation Procedure
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- Install the water pump and gaskets to the engine block.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten
- 2.1. Tighten the water pump bolts a first pass to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- 2.2. Tighten the water pump bolts a final pass to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hoses to the water pump.
- Position the heater inlet and surge tank outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
- Install the inlet and outlet hoses to the water pump.
- Position the inlet and outlet hose clamps at the water pump.
- Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT--ACCESSORY in Engine Mechanical - 5.7L.
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .
- Install the air cleaner intake duct.