968 Cabriolet L4-2990cc 3.0L DOHC (1993)
Water Pump Assembly
15. Remove water pump retaining bolts and remove water pump.
16. Exchange parts on water pump as necessary.
NOTE: Check the condition of the balance shaft and the camshaft seals. Replace as necessary.
INSTALLATION
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Scrape gasket as required.
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Reinstall water pump.
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Reinstall rear timing cover, torque bolts to 8 Nm (6 ft lbs).
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Reinstall crankshaft and timing gears.
Pre-tensioning the hydraulic toothed belt tensioner
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After removal, the hydraulic toothed belt tensioner must be pre-tensioned in a vise. Fit aluminum jaws into vise. Insert the crank- shaft bolt washer
(pan no. 944.102.210.02) at the lower section of the tensioner housing to protect the tensioner bottom.
CAUTION: Do not apply pressure to inner surface of the tensioner housing. Press only on outer edge of the tensioner housing.
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Tighten vise slowly until resistance is felt. Wait for a couple of seconds and then tighten somewhat more.
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Continue to tighten in this order until the push rod housing bores are flush with each other and the push rod may be locked with Special Tool 9530
(upper Fig.).
