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Water Pump: Service and Repair

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT

1.  Negative battery.
2.  Engine coolant.
3.  Drive belts.
4.  Radiator and heater hose.
5.  Water pump attaching bolts.
6.  Water pump.

CLEAN

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Water pump mating surfaces

INSTALL OR CONNECT

1. A 2 mm (3/32") bead of sealant on the water pump sealing surface.
2. Water pump attaching bolts with sealer and torque bolts

Tighten
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Bolts to 8-12 Nm (6-9 ft. lb.)

3. Radiator and heater hose
4. Accessory drive belt(s)

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