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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1807 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LH2)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Water Pump Pulley Bolts
    GM887761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716)  or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) .
  2. Remove the cooling fan. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LH2 Heavy Duty Cooling)  or Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LH2 Standard Cooling)  or Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LH2 Heavy Duty Cooling)  or Engine Coolant Fan Replacement (LH2 Standard Cooling) .
  3. Remove the water pump drive belt. Refer to Water Pump and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement .
  4. Remove the drive belt tensioner. Refer to Drive Belt Tensioner Replacement - Air Conditioning, Power Steering, and Water Pump .
  5. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  6. Remove the water pump pulley from the water pump.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Water Pump
    GM1201096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the water pump bolts.
    8. NOTE: Use a catch basin to collect escaping coolant.
  8. Remove the water pump and seal.

    Do not reuse the seal.

  9. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
  10. Clean and inspect the water pump. Refer to Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection .
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