Water Pump: Removal and Installation: Installation

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Install new O-rings to water pump.
NOTE:
- Apply engine oil to O-rings.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying O-Rings And Water Pump
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- Locate O-ring with white paint mark to engine front side.
Hold timing chain to the side (<==) and install water pump (<==).

Fig 2: Installing Water Pump
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CAUTION: Do not allow timing chain case to pinch O-rings when installing water pump.
- Make sure that timing chain and water pump sprocket are engaged.
- Insert water pump by tightening bolts alternately and evenly.
Remove dust and foreign material completely from installation area of timing chain tensioner (primary) and rear timing chain case.
Turn crankshaft pulley approximately 20° clockwise so that timing chain on the timing chain tensioner (primary) side is loose.

Fig 3: Turning Crankshaft Pulley Clockwise
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Install timing chain tensioner (primary) with its stopper pin inserted.
CAUTION: Be careful not to drop bolts inside timing chain case.
Remove stopper pin.

Fig 4: Identifying Stopper Pin
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- Make sure again that timing chain and water pump sprocket are engaged.
Install chain tensioner cover and water pump cover as follows:
1. Before installing, remove all traces of old liquid gasket from mating surface of water pump cover and chain tensioner cover using scraper. Also remove traces of old liquid gasket from the mating surface of front timing chain case.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Liquid Gasket From Mating Surface Of Water Pump Cover And Chain Tensioner Cover
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2. Apply a continuous bead of liquid gasket, to mating surface of chain tensioner and water pump cover, using Tool.
  Tool number: WS39930000 (-)
  
  Fig 6: Applying Continuous Bead Of Liquid Gasket, To Mating Surface Of Chain Tensioner And Water Pump Cover
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  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
  
  CAUTION: Installation should be done within 5 minutes after applying liquid gasket. Do not fill the engine with oil for at least 30 minutes after the components are installed to allow the sealant to cure.
3. Tighten bolts to specified torque. Refer to [Water Pump: Exploded View ].
Install water drain plug (front) (1) on water pump side of cylinder block.

Fig 7: Identifying Water Drain Plug (Front) (1)
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- Apply liquid gasket to the thread of water drain plug (front).
  Use Genuine RTV Silicone Sealant or equivalent. Refer to RECOMMENDED CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SEALANTS .
  
  Water drain plug (front) : 9.8 N.m (1.0 kg-m, 87 in-lb)
Installation of the remaining components is in the reverse order of removal.
- After installation refill engine coolant and check for leaks. Refer to [CHANGING ENGINE COOLANT ] and [Engine Coolant: System Inspection ].
  CAUTION: Do not spill coolant in the engine compartment. Use a shop cloth to absorb coolant.
- After starting engine, let idle for three minutes, then rev engine up to 3, 000 RPM under no load to purge air from the high-pressure chamber of the chain tensioner. The engine may produce a rattling noise. This indicates that air still remains in the chamber and is not a matter of concern.