Water Pump Replacement RPO LX9

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
5. Remove the water pump pulley.



6. Remove the water pump bolts.
7. Remove the water pump.
8. Remove and discard the water pump gasket.
9. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.

1. Install a NEW water pump gasket onto the water pump.
2. Install the water pump.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the water pump bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).




4. Install the water pump pulley.
5. Install the water pump pulley bolts until snug.
6. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
7. Tighten the water pump pulley bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

8. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.