GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Cleaning Procedure

  1. Clean the water outlet housing with solvent.
  2. Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.

  3. Dry the water outlet housing with compressed air.

Inspection Procedure


    Object Number: 1644445  Size: SH
  1. Inspect the front of the water outlet housing for the following:
  2. • Damage or restrictions to the radiator hose connection (1)
    • Damage to the water outlet housing-to-cylinder head mounting holes (2)
    •  Damage to the engine coolant air bleed fitting (3)
    • Damage or restrictions to the radiator hose connection (4)
    • Damage to the water outlet housing (5)
    • Damage or restrictions to the bypass hose connection (6)

    Object Number: 1644446  Size: SH
  3. Inspect the rear of the water outlet housing for the following:
  4. • Damage to the gasket sealing surface (1)
    • Damage, blockage or excessive corrosion to the engine coolant passages (2)
  5. Repair or replace the water outlet housing as necessary.