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86. Water Pump Installation



Water Pump Installation





1. Notice: DO NOT use cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, unless otherwise instructed. The use of cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, may restrict coolant flow through the passages of the cooling system or the engine components. Restricted coolant flow may cause engine overheating and/or damage to the cooling system or the engine components/assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: All gasket surfaces are to be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

Install the thermostat (305), O-ring (304), housing (303), and bolts (302).
Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).





2. Install the water manifold (315), gaskets (306), and bolts (301).
1 Tighten the water manifold bolts first pass to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
2 Tighten the water manifold bolts final pass to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the coolant air bleed hose and clamp to the manifold.





4. Install the water pump (300) and NEW gasket (314).
5. Install the water pump bolts (318).
Tighten the water pump bolts to 12 Nm (106 inch lbs.).