Checking The Water Pump; Installing The Water Pump - Yamaha YZF-R6(V) 2006 Service Manual

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CHECKING THE WATER PUMP

1. Check:
• Water pump assembly
Cracks/damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Water pump inlet hose
• Water pump outlet hose
• Water pump breather hose
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
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INSTALLING THE WATER PUMP

1. Install:
• Water pump assembly "1"
• O-ring "2" New
NOTE:
• Align the slit "a" on the impeller shaft with the
projection "b" on the oil pump shaft.
• Lubricate the O-ring with a thin coat of lithium-
soap-based grease.
2. Fill:
• Cooling system
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended coolant)
Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" on
page 3-19.
3. Check:
• Cooling system
Leaks → Repair or replace the faulty part.
4. Measure:
• Radiator cap opening pressure
Below the specified pressure → Replace the
radiator cap.
Refer to "CHECKING THE RADIATOR" on
page 6-3.
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WATER PUMP