GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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GMC_Truck
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2009
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TopKick C-Series (Conventional) C4/C5
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Engine
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Engine Mechanical - 6.6L
🢒 Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Remove the O-ring from the water pump and discard.
Remove the water pump to water pump housing bolts.
Remove the water pump from the water pump housing.
Remove the O-ring from the water pump housing and discard.
Clean the water pump assembly.
Clean the water pump mating surfaces.
Inspect the water pump gear for damage.
Inspect the water pump mating surfaces for damage.
Inspect the water pump shaft for looseness.
Inspect the water pump assembly for damage.
Replace the water pump if any damage is found.
Install a new O-ring to the water pump housing.
Lubricate the O-ring with engine coolant.
Install the water pump to the water pump housing.
Caution:
Refer to
Fastener Caution
in the Preface section.
Install the water pump to water pump housing bolts. Tighten the water pump to water pump housing bolts to
21 N·m (15 lb ft)
.
Install a new O-ring to the water pump.