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 .
- Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the drive belt idler pulley bolt.
- Remove the drive belt idler pulley.
- Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
- Remove the water pump pulley.
- Remove the long water pump bolts (1).
- Remove the short water pump bolts (1).
- Remove the water pump from the engine.
- Remove the water pump gasket.
- Clean and inspect the water pump. Refer to WATER PUMP CLEANING AND INSPECTION .