Cooling system
Assembling the water pump
In this manual: Cooling system
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1. Install:
- Water pump seal "1"
(into the water pump housing "2")
CAUTION: Never lubricate the water pump seal surface with oil or grease.
NOTE:
- Install the water pump seal with the special tools.
- Install the water pump seal with the special tools to the specified depth as shown in the illustration.


A. Push down
3. Mechanical seal installer
4. Middle driven shaft bearing driver

a. 0-0.5 mm (0-0.02 in)
2. Lubricate:
- Water pump seal lip

3. Install:
- Water pump housing gasket "1"

- Water pump housing plate "2"
- Impeller shaft
- Impeller shaft retainer "3"

NOTE:
- Before installing the impeller shaft retainer, lubricate the slit on the impeller shaft end with a thin coat of lithium-soap-based grease.
- Install the water pump housing gasket, water pump housing plate, and impeller shaft retainer as shown in the illustration.
- After installation, check that the impeller shaft rotates smoothly.

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