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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 568 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (2.2L)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Removal Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM  .
  2. Remove the fan clutch assembly. Refer to FAN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT  .
  3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 2.2 L.
  5. Remove the water pump drive pulley bolts.
  6. Remove the water pump drive pulley
    Fig 1: Removing Water Pump (2.2L)
    G01978174Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the radiator inlet hose clamp from the water pump.
  8. Remove the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
    Fig 2: Removing Radiator Inlet Hose From Water Pump
    G01978175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the water pump mounting bolts.
  10. Remove the water pump.
    Fig 3: Removing Water Pump Mounting
    G01978176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the water pump gasket.
  12. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
    Fig 4: Removing Water Pump Gasket
    G01978177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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