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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 84 (ENGINE CONTROLS - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION)MISCELLANEOUSWATER PUMPREMOVAL
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Water Pump: Removal
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal
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- Drain the cooling system. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Remove mounting the 2 mounting nuts from the injector sight shield (top engine cover). Lift the injector sight shield off the mounting studs by lifting at the front of the cover. Remove the bank 2 Secondary Air Injection (AIR) shut-off valve. SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SHUT-OFF VALVE under EMISSION SYSTEMS & SUB-SYSTEMS.
- Remove the oil level indicator tube nut. Remove the water pump belt cover fasteners. See Figure. Remove the water pump belt cover. Remove the water pump drive belt. Remove the radiator outlet hose from the thermostat housing. Remove the water pump cover bolts. See Figure.
- Remove the water pump cover. Disconnect the heater return hose. Position the Water Pump Remover/Installer (J-38816-A) to the water pump locking ears. See Fig 1. Fasten the support plate to the water housing crossover, to ensure proper engagement of the tool to the water pump locking ears. Using the water pump remover/installer, turn the pump clockwise in order to remove the pump from the housing.
- Remove the support plate from the water housing crossover. Remove the water pump from the vehicle. Remove the seal from the water crossover assembly. Clean the sealing surfaces of the water housing crossover and the pump cover. Clean and inspect the water pump. See INSPECTION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.