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Overhaul

DISASSEMBLE
1. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.





2. Remove the water pump pulley.
3. Remove the water pump bolts.





4. Remove the water pump.
5. Remove the water pump gasket.





6. Remove the crankshaft position sensor screws.
7. Remove the crankshaft position sensor.





8. Using a suitable tool, pry out the front cover oil seal.

NOTE: Clean the mating surfaces on the engine front cover.

ASSEMBLE
- Tool Required
- J 35468 Oil Seal Installer, Or Equivalent.

1. Install the front cover oil seal using the oil seal installer.
2. Install the crankshaft position sensor.
3. Install the crankshaft position sensor screws.
- Tighten the crankshaft position sensor screws to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
4. Install the water pump gasket.
5. Install the water pump.
6. Install the water pump bolts.
- Tighten the water pump bolts to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.).
7. Install the water pump pulley.
8. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
- Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).

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