Water pump replacement in a 2005 chevy impala?

Answer 1

Water Pump Replacement (3.4L)

Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
2. Remove the drive belt shield bolt.
3. Remove the drive belt shield.
   
   
   
4. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 3.4L engine.
6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
7. Remove the water pump pulley.
   
   
   
8. Remove the water pump bolts.
9. Remove the water pump (1).
10. Remove the water pump gasket (2).
11. Clean the water pump gasket mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure

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2. Install the water pump gasket (2).
3. Install the water pump (1).

   Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the water pump bolts.

   Tighten
   Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

   
   
   
   
5. Install the water pump pulley.
6. Install the water pump pulley bolts.

   Tighten
   Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

7. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 3.4L engine.
8. Install the drive belt shield.
9. Install the drive belt shield bolt.

   Tighten
   Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.

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Water Pump Replacement (3.8L)Removal Procedure

1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
3. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
   
   
   
4. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
5. Remove the water pump pulley.
6. Remove the Power Steering pump and reposition. refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System.
   
   
   
7. Remove the water pump bolts.
   
   
   
8. Remove the water pump.
9. Remove the water pump gasket.
10. Clean and inspect the water pump mating surfaces.

Installation Procedure

1. 
   
   
   
2. Install the water pump gasket.
3. Install the water pump.
   
   
   

   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.

   Tighten

   • Tighten the long water pump bolts to 34 N·m (25 lb ft).

   • Tighten the short water pump bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

   
   
   
   

5. Install the water pump pulley.
6. Install the water pump pulley bolts.

   Tighten
   Tighten the bolts to 13 N·m (115 lb in).

7. Install the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement in Power Steering System.
8. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
9. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .