Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the water pump gasket (2).
- Install the water pump (1).
- Install the water pump bolts (3) and tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the water pump pulley (1). Loosely install the pulley bolts (2).
- Insure the drive belt is properly centered on all the pulleys except the right idler puller (3).
- Using the J 39914 rotate the drive belt tensioner away from the drive belt. See Special Tools .
- Install the drive belt to the right idler pulley (2).
- Carefully release the J 39914 allowing the drive belt tensioner (8) to come in contact with the drive belt. See Special Tools .
- Remove the J 39914 from the drive belt tensioner (8). See Special Tools .
- Inspect the drive belt to insure the belt is properly centered on all the pulleys (1-8).
- Tighten the water pump pulley bolts and tighten to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 Static Fill) .
- Inspect the cooling system for leaks.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
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