Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump Components

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Install a NEW water pump seal.
Install the water pump.
NOTE: This component uses torque-to-yield bolts. When servicing this component do not reuse the bolts, New torque-to-yield bolts must be installed. Reusing used torque-to-yield bolts will not provide proper bolt torque and clamp load. Failure to install NEW torque-to-yield bolts may lead to engine damage.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fig 2: Water Pump Bolt Tightening Sequence

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Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten: On the initial pass, tighten the water pump bolts in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in). See Fig 2.

On the second pass, tighten the water pump bolts in sequence to 10 N.m (89 lb in). See Fig 2.

On the final pass, tighten the bolts in sequence shown an additional 45 degrees. See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Locating Water Pump Pulley & Bolts

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Install the water pump pulley and the water pump pulley bolts.

Fig 4: EN 46104 Installed On Water Pump Pulley

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Use the EN 46104 in order to retain the water pump pulley.
Install the water pump pulley bolts.
Tighten: Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the right engine strut mount. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .