Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Water Pump Installation Engine Cooling Coolant Pump
Special Tools
EN 46104 Water Pump Pulley Holding Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.
Ensure that the engine front cover and water pump are clear of old gasket material.Ensure that the water pump mounting bolt holes in the front cover are completely cleanand dry.Place a NEW water pump gasket on the water pump.Place the water pump in position on the front cover.
Caution:This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEWtorque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure toreplace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicleor component.
Install the NEW water pump bolts finger tight.
Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.
Tighten the NEW water pump bolts.Tighten the bolts a first pass in the sequence shown to 10-Y (89-lb-in).Tighten the bolts a second pass in the sequence shown to 10-Y (89-lb-in).Tighten the bolts a final pass in the sequence shown an additional 45 degrees.
Install the water pump pulley.Loosely install the water pump pulley bolts.
Install the EN 46104 tool-(1) onto the water pump pulley and tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 10-Y (89-lb-in).
Water Pump Replacement (LFX) Engine Cooling Coolant Pump
Special Tools EN 46104 Water Pump Pulley HolderFor equivalent regional tools refer toSpecial ToolsRemoval ProcedureDrain the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Remove the gene ...
Water Pump Removal Engine Cooling Coolant Pump
Special Tools EN 46104 Water Pump Pulley Holding ToolFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Install the EN 46104 holding tool -(1) onto the water pump pulley.Remove the water pump pulley ...
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Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing.
Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle or
other parts.
Then, during the fi ...
