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COOLING SYSTEM
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(10) Remove the lower radiator hose at water
pump.
(11) Remove heater hose at water pump fitting.
(12) Remove the seven water pump mounting bolts
(Fig. 18).
J9407-19
Fig. 18 Water Pump Bolts—8.0L
¥-10—Typical
(13) Loosen the- clamp at the water pump end of
bypass hose. Slip the bypass hose from the water
pump while removing pump from vehicle. Do not re
move the clamp from the bypass hose.
(14) Discard the water pump-to-timing chain/case
cover O-ring seal (Fig. 19).
WATER PUMP
O - R I N G
SEAL
J9407-18
Fig. 19 Water Pump O-Ring Seal—8.0L
¥-10
(15) Remove the heater hose fitting from water
pump i f pump replacement is necessary. Note posi
tion (direction) of fitting before removal. Fitting must
be re-installed to same position.
CAUTION: Do not pry the water pump at timing
chain case/cover. The machined surfaces may be
damaged resulting in leaks.
INSPECTION
Replace water pump assembly i f i t has any of the
following conditions:
• The body is cracked or damaged
• Water leaks from the shaft seal. This is evident by
traces of coolant below the vent hole
• Loose or rough turning bearing. Also inspect ther
mal fan drive
• Impeller rubs either the pump body or timing
chain case/cover
INSTALLATION
(1) I f water pump is being replaced, install the
heater hose fitting to the pump. Tighten fitting to 16
N-m (144 in. lbs.) torque. After fitting has been
torqued, position fitting as shown i n figure 20. When
positioning fitting, do not back off (rotate counter
clockwise). Use a sealant on the fitting such as Mo
par™ Thread Sealant With Teflon. Refer to the
directions on the package.
CAUTION: This heater hose fitting must be installed
to pump before pump is installed to engine.
HEATER
HOSE
FITTING
WATER
PUMP
FRONT
J9407-17
Fig. 20 Heater Hose Fitting Position—8.0L
¥-10
(2) Clean the O-ring mating surfaces at rear of wa
ter pump and front of timing chain/case cover.
(3) Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to O-
ring (Fig. 19). This will help retain O-ring to water
pump.