Removal 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 left front fender wheelhouse inner panel (1).
- Drain the engine coolant and the engine block.
Refer to Draining & Filling Cooling System .
- Remove the thermostat housing crossover. Refer to Thermostat Housing Crossover Replacement (6.6L Engine) .
- Remove the fan clutch. Refer to Fan Replacement .
- Remove the crankshaft balancer.
- Remove the water pump outlet pipe to water pump nuts.
- Remove the engine wiring harness retainer from the inner stud.
- Remove the water pump bolts. Note the location of the bolts. The bolts are three different lengths.
- Remove the water pump assembly.
- Remove the water pump outlet pipe gasket.