Water Pump Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install a new ring seal to the water pump.
Coat the sealing surface of the ring seal with Lubriplater(R).
Install the water pump to the engine block with the flange aligned with the recess of the rear timing belt cover.
Secure the water pump to the engine block with the mounting bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the water pump mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).

Fig 1: Installing Ring Seal To Water Pump
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Install the timing belt tension roller to the oil pump with the flange inserted into the recess of the oil pump.
Install the timing belt tension roller bolt. Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
Install the timing belt. Refer to "TIMING BELT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ."
Refill the engine cooling system. Refer to "DRAINING AND REFILLING THE COOLING SYSTEM ."

Fig 2: Installing Timing Belt Tension Roller Bolt
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