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

Removal Procedure

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


5. Loosen the 3 water pump pulley bolts (1).

   Note:

   Counterhold against crankshaft balancer bolt.

6. Remove the drive belt. Refer to  Drive Belt Replacement.
7. Remove the 3 water pump pulley bolts (1).
8. Remove the water pump pulley (2) from the water pump (3).

Installation Procedure

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

Caution:

Refer to Fastener Caution.

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

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   Note:

   Counterhold against crankshaft balancer bolt.

5. Install the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
6. Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.