TUBE-WATER PUMP INLET-GAS ENGINE
REMOVAL
The water pump inlet tube (2) connects the water pump to the coolant adapter. This tube is sealed by an O-ring and held in place by fasteners to the water pump housing.
1. Drain cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
2. Remove the coolant adapter and secondary thermostat (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT - REMOVAL) .
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Remove inlet tube mounting nuts (1).
5. Remove inlet tube (2).
INSTALLATION
1. Inspect the O-ring for damage before installing the tube. Replace O-ring as necessary.
2. Lubricate O-rings with soapy water.
3. Install new water inlet gasket between tube and water pump housing (2).
4. Position water pump inlet tube (3) on water pump housing (2). Hand tighten nuts to aide in tube alignment.
5. Install secondary thermostat and coolant adapter (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT - INSTALLATION).
6. Tighten coolant tube nuts (1) to 24 N·m (212 in. lbs.).
7. Fill cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).