W150 1/2 Ton Pickup 4WD V8-318 5.2L VIN T 2-BBL (1983)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Installation
Water Pump Installation
(1) Install a new by-pass hose, if necessary, with clamp positioned in the center of the hose.
(2) Install water pump using a new gasket. Tighten engine pump retainer bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m). Rotate pump by hand to be sure it rotates freely.
(3) Install heater hose and position by-pass hose clamps.
(4) On engines without air-conditioning, install alternator front bracket and tighten to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m).
(5) On engines with air-conditioning, install compressor front bracket. Tighten compressor bracket bolts to 50 ft. lbs. (68 N.m) and water pump
retainer bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m). Install alternator, adjusting bracket and power steering pump. Tighten all bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m). Install
compressor clutch assembly.
(6) Install fan, spacer (or fluid unit), pulley and bolts as an assembly.
(7) Install belts and adjust tension as described in belt tightening procedures.
(8) Connect heater hose. Install radiator as outlined in this section.
(9) Fill cooling system. See "Refilling Cooling System".