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Revision: October 2006
WATER PUMP
2006 Maxima
13. Screw M8 bolts [pitch: 1.25 mm (0.49 in) length: approx. 50 mm
(1.97 in)] into water pumps upper and lower bolt holes until they
reach the timing chain case. Then, alternately tighten each bolt
for a half turn, and pull out the water pump.
● Pull straight out while preventing vane from contacting socket
in installation area.
● Remove water pump without causing sprocket to contact tim-
ing chain.
14. Remove M8 bolts and O-rings from water pump.
INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL
1. Check for badly rusted or corroded water pump body assembly.
2. Check for rough operation due to excessive end play.
INSTALLATION
1. Install new O-rings to water pump.
2. Apply engine oil and coolant to the O-rings as shown.
● Locate the O-ring with white paint mark to engine front side.
3. Install the water pump.
CAUTION:
Do not allow cylinder block to interfere with the O-rings
when installing the water pump.
● Check that timing chain and water pump sprocket are
engaged.
● Insert water pump by tightening bolts alternately and evenly.
4. Remove dust and foreign material completely from backside of chain tensioner and from installation area
of rear timing chain case.
JLC357B
SLC943A
PBIC0855E
Water pump bolts 8.5 – 10.7 N·m (0.86 – 1.10 kg-m,
75 – 95 in-lb)
SLC031B
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