Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora and 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. .
- Remove the secondary AIR injection control valve. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (4.0L -- BANK 2) .
- Remove the oil level indicator tube nut.
- Remove the water pump belt cover.
- Remove the water pump drive belt (4).
- Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing.
- Remove the water pump cover bolts.
- Remove the water pump cover.
- Disconnect the heater return hose.
- Position the J 38816-A to the water pump locking ears.
- Fasten the support plate to the water housing crossover, to ensure proper engagement of the tool to the water pump locking ears.
- Using the J 38816-A , turn the pump clockwise in order to remove the pump from the housing.
- Remove the support plate from the water housing crossover.
- Remove the water pump from the vehicle.
- Remove the seal from the water crossover.
- Clean the sealing surfaces of the water housing crossover and the pump cover.
- Clean and inspect the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP CLEANING AND INSPECTION .