Tracker Off-Road 800SX Service Manual page 71

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5. Account for the water pump O-ring.
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Servicing
NOTE: The water pump is only serviceable as an
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assembly.
Installing
1. Make sure all mating surfaces are free of any gasket
material, sealant, or residue.
2. Using a new O-ring with a light film of petroleum
jelly, install the water pump onto the engine and
secure with the three cap screws. Tighten to 14.8 ft-lb (20
N-m).
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3. Install the water pump pulley. Tighten to 5.9 ft-lb
(8 N-m).
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4. Install the timing belt cover (see Removing Cylinder
Head and Related Components in this section); then
install the serpentine belt.
5. Fill the cooling system with coolant (see Fuel/Lubri-
cation/Cooling); then bleed the system (see Bleeding
Cooling System).
6. Check for coolant leaks and proper coolant level.
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