How do you replace the water pump on a 1988 Jeep Cherokee?

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1. Diconnect the negative battery cable 2.Drain the cooling system 3.disconnect the hoses at the pump 4.remove the drive belts 5.remove the power steering pump bracket. 6.remove the shroud and fan 7.unbolt and remove the pump. TO INSTALL 9.clean the mating surfaces thoroughly 10.using a new gasket, install the pump and tighten bolts to 13 ft. lbs. 11.reinstall all componets in reverse order. 12.after complete operate the engine with heater control valve in heat position until the thermostat opens to purge any air in system check coolant level and fill as required.
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