Q: How to replace a water pump on Chevrolet Malibu?
A: Start by draining the cooling system and then loosen the pulley bolts followed by taking off the Drive Belt for the Water Pump. After that, go on to remove the pulley bolts and the pulley, then the Water Pump itself and its gasket too. Don't forget to clean the flanges before placing the Water Pump gasket and pump . You need to tighten the Water Pump bolts so the torque is 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Tighten the Water Pump Pulley and bolt only enough to keep it in place, then put on the Drive Belt and tighten the Water Pump Pulley bolts to 25 nm (18 ft. Lbs.). You should then fill the cooling system and check for any leaks.
Q: How to replace a water pump on Chevrolet Colorado?
A: Draining the cooling system first helps you remove both the fan and the Drive Belt for Water Pump replacement. With the j 46406 (Fan Clutch Remover and Installer) tool you need to fasten the Water Pump Pulley and remove all Water Pump Pulley bolts before removing the j 46406 unit. Extract the Water Pump from its location by first pulling off the Water Pump Pulley and removing the Water Pump bolts plus gasket. After placing the new gasket under the Water Pump put it exactly where it belongs on the engine then tighten all Water Pump bolts to 10 n.m of torque (89 pounds of inch). Fasten the Water Pump Pulley onto its bolts and keep it stable during tightening with the j 46406 tool at a torque of 25 n.m (18 lb ft). Replace the j 41240 part and add the Drive Belt plus fan afterward. Finally fill the cooling system with recommended coolant and check for fluid leaks.
Q: How to service and repair a water pump on Chevrolet Tahoe?
A: Before working on the Water Pump you need to remove existing gasket material from each part and wipe away all loose dirt from its housing. Check the Water Pump for damage on its sealing surface areas and gaskets. Also test its coolant passages for blockages and look for water outlet and rear cover leaks as well as pumping fluid at the Water Pump's vent opening. After that examine the Water Pump belt region for damage marks on its pulley.