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Pump, Water: Installation: 2.8L

Fig 1: Water Pump & Bolts
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  1. Clean mating surfaces of water pump housing and engine block as necessary.
  2. Place new O-ring in groove in water pump housing.
  3. Install the water pump and the mounting bolts. Tighten the water pump bolts to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.)
    Fig 2: Inner Front Cover
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  4. Install the inner front cover.
    Fig 3: Timing Belt
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  5. Install the timing belt.
    Fig 4: Lower Front Cover & Crankshaft Damper
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  6. Install the outer front cover (2).
  7. Install the crankshaft damper (1).
    Fig 5: Upper Front Cover
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  8. Install the upper front cover (2).
    Fig 6: Front Lifting Bracket
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  9. Install the lifting bracket.
  10. Install the fan. Refer to FAN, COOLING, INSTALLATION .
  11. Evacuate air and refill cooling system. Refer to PUMP, WATER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  12. Connect negative battery cable.
  13. Check cooling system for leaks. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .