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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 853 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWATER PUMP REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8

Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Installation Procedure

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Install the water pump gasket.
Install the water pump.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the water pump bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb. in).

Fig 1: Installing Water Pump And Bolts
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Install the water pump pulley.
Install the water pump pulley bolts.
Install the drive belt. Refer to DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
Tighten

Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Water Pump Pulley And Bolts
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Install the drive belt guard.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM .

Fig 3: Installing Drive Belt Guard

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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.