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Water Pump Replacement LA1

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system until the coolant is below the level of the water pump. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

  2. Object Number: 368805  Size: SH
  3. Remove the drive belt guard.
  4. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.

  6. Object Number: 30978  Size: SH
  7. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  8. Remove the water pump pulley.

  9. Object Number: 30996  Size: SH
  10. Remove the water pump bolts.
  11. Remove the water pump.
  12. Remove the water pump gasket.
  13. Clean the water pump mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 30996  Size: SH
  1. Install the water pump gasket.
  2. Install the water pump.
  3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the water pump bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 30978  Size: SH
  6. Install the water pump pulley.
  7. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
  8. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 368805  Size: SH
  10. Install the drive belt guard.
  11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .

Water Pump Replacement LY7

Tools Required

EN 46104 Water Pump Pulley Holding Tool

Removal Procedure

  1. Drain the cooling system until the coolant is below the water pump. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the accessory drive belt from the water pump. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).

  3. Object Number: 1342893  Size: SH
  4. Use the EN 46104 in order to retain the water pump pulley.

  5. Object Number: 1394038  Size: SH
  6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts and the water pump pulley.

  7. Object Number: 1395996  Size: SH
  8. Remove the water pump bolts.
  9. Remove the water pump.
  10. Remove and discard the water pump gasket.
  11. Clean the water pump sealing surfaces.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1395996  Size: SH
  1. Install the NEW water pump gasket.
  2. Install the water pump.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the water pump bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1394038  Size: SH
  6. Install the water pump pulley.

  7. Object Number: 1342893  Size: SH
  8. Use the EN 46104 in order to retain the water pump pulley.
  9. Install the water pump pulley bolts.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  11. Install the accessory drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (LY7).
  12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .