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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002CAVALIER BASE, 4D SEDAN, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE MECHANICALCOOLING SYSTEM (MECHANICAL)ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (2.2L - L61)REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 T

Replacement Procedure

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 TSECTION Replacement Procedure

If equipped with an automatic transmission, remove the exhaust manifold. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD REMOVAL .
Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING & FILLING COOLING SYSTEM - 2.2L (L61) .
Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the right front tire and wheel.
Remove the front fender liner.
Remove the access plate on the water pump sprocket from the timing cover.

Fig 1: Access Plate On Water Pump Sprocket
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Install J 43651 to the water pump sprocket.
Use the access plate bolts to secure J 43651 to the engine front cover.
Remove the bolts that secure the sprocket to the water pump.

Fig 2: Belt Routing
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Remove the bolt (1) that secures the engine block to the water pump.
Remove the bolt (2) that secures the engine front cover to the water pump.

Fig 3: Engine Block & Engine Front Cover To Water Pump Bolts
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Remove the feed pipe that joins the thermostat housing to the water pump.

Fig 4: Feed Pipe
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Remove the 2 bolts that secure the water pump to the engine block.
Remove the water pump.

Fig 5: Water Pump Assembly
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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.