Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Water Pump Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Prior to installing the water pump, read the entire procedure. This will help avoid balance shaft chain re-timing and ensure proper sealing.

Install a NEW water pump O-ring seal.

IMPORTANT: A guide pin can be created to aid in water pump alignment. Use a M6 m x 6 mm stud. Thread the pin into the water pump sprocket.

Using the guide pin, align the pin with the water pump holding tool.
Position the water pump against the engine block and hand tighten the water pump bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the inner water pump sprocket bolts. After 2 are snug, remove the guide pin and install the 3rd bolt.
Tighten: Tighten the water pump bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Tighten the water pump sprocket bolts last.
Tighten: Tighten the water pump sprocket bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: View Of Water Pump Holding Tool

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Remove the J 43651 . See Special Tools .

Fig 3: Removing & Installing Water Pump Access Plate (L61)

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Install the water pump access plate and bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the right hand fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
Install the thermostat housing. Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (RPO L61) or Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (RPO LE5) or Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Replacement (RPO LSJ) .