Inspection & Repair Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the O-ring from the water pump.
- Remove the water pump to water pump housing bolts.
- Remove the water pump from the water pump housing.
- Remove the O-ring from the water pump housing.
- Clean the water pump assembly.
- Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
- Inspect the water pump gear for damage.
- Inspect the water pump mating surfaces for damage.
- Inspect the water pump shaft for looseness.
- Inspect the water pump assembly for damage.
- Replace the water pump if any damage is found.
- Install a new O-ring to the water pump housing.
- Lubricate the O-ring with engine coolant.
- Install the water pump to the water pump housing.
- Install the water pump to water pump housing bolts. Tighten the water pump to water pump housing bolts to 21 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install a new O-ring to the water pump.