Removal Procedure
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- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26 Static Fill) , Draining and Filling Cooling System (LY7 Static Fill) or Draining and Filling Cooling System (L26, LY7, GE 47716 Fill) .
- Remove the generator drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
- Use the EN 46104 (1) in order to retain the water pump pulley.
- Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the water pump pulley.
- Remove the water pump bolts.
- Remove the water pump.
- Remove and DISCARD the water pump seal.
- Carefully clean the water pump sealing surfaces.