Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LUW)

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine Cooling / Coolant Pump / Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LUW)

Removal Procedure

Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
Support the engine with a suitable jack.
Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
Raise engine to access the bolts.

Loosen the 3 water pump pulley bolts (1).

Note:
Counterhold against crankshaft balancer bolt.
Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
Remove the 3 water pump pulley bolts (1).
Remove the water pump pulley (2) from the water pump (3).

Installation Procedure

Install the water pump pulley (2) to the water pump (3).

Install the water pump pulley (2) to the water pump (3).
Install the 3 water pump pulley bolts (1).
Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

Tighten the 3 water pump pulley bolts (1) to 20 Y (15 lb ft)
.

Note:
Counterhold against crankshaft balancer bolt.
Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.

Water Pump Pulley Replacement (LUV)

Removal Procedure Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement. Remove the engine mount bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right ...

Water Pump Removal

Remove the 5 short water pump bolts (4) and the 5 long water pump bolts (3). Remove the water pump (2). Remove the water pump gasket (1). ...

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