GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
🢒
Chevrolet
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2009
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Colorado Pickup - 4WD
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Engine
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Engine Cooling
🢒 Water Outlet Replacement
Water Outlet Replacement with LLV and LLR
Special Tools
J 38185
Hose Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Position the
J 38185
to the clamp (8) in order to remove the radiator outlet hose (7) from the water outlet housing.
Remove the power steering pump bracket. Refer to
Power Steering Pump Bracket Replacement
.
Remove the water outlet housing bolts.
Remove the water outlet housing from the cylinder head.
Clean and inspect the water outlet housing.
Clean and inspect the sealing surface of the cylinder head.
Installation Procedure
Position the water outlet housing to the cylinder head.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the water outlet housing bolts and tighten to
10 N·m (89 lb in)
.
Install the power steering pump bracket. Refer to
Power Steering Pump Bracket Replacement
.
Position the
J 38185
to the clamp (8) in order to connect the radiator outlet hose (7) to the water outlet housing.
Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System Draining and Filling
.
Inspect all sealing surfaces for leaks after starting the engine.