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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013SILVERADO 3500 2WD V8-6.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIROVERHAULREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWATER PUMP INSTALLATION
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.0L

Water Pump Installation

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 2WD V8-6.0LSECTION Water Pump Installation



Water Pump Installation





Caution:
DO NOT use cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, unless otherwise instructed. The use of cooling system seal tabs, or similar compounds, may restrict coolant flow through the passages of the cooling system or the engine components. Restricted coolant flow may cause engine overheating and/or damage to the cooling system or the engine components/assembly.

Note:
All gasket surfaces are to be free of oil or other foreign material during assembly.

1. Install the water pump (300) and NEW gaskets (306).

Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

2. Install the water pump bolts (301).

* Tighten the water pump bolts a first pass to 15 Nm (11 lb ft).

* Tighten the water pump bolts a final pass to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.