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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Cooling 🢒 Water Pump Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 277030 Size: SH
  1. Partially drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  2. Remove the surge tank outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement .
  3. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts.
  4. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
  5. Remove the idler pulley bolt and the pulley.

    6. Object Number: 293989 Size: SH
  6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
  7. Remove the water pump pulley.

    8. Object Number: 293992 Size: SH
  8. Remove the long water pump bolts (1).

    9. Object Number: 293994 Size: SH
  9. Remove the short water pump bolts (1).

    10. Object Number: 293990 Size: SH
  10. Remove the water pump.
  11. Remove the water pump gasket.
  12. Clean and inspect the water pump mating surfaces.

    13. Clean and inspect the water pump, if necessary. Refer to Water Pump Cleaning and Inspection .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 293990 Size: SH
  1. Install the water pump gasket.
  2. Install the water pump.
  3. Loosely install the long water pump bolts.
  4. Loosely install the short water pump bolts.

    5. 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.

  5. Install the water pump bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump bolts to 14 N·m (124 lb in).

  6. Install the water pump pulley.
  7. Loosely install the water pump pulley bolts.
  8. Install the idler pulley and bolt.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the idler pulley bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  9. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
  10. Install the water pump pulley bolts.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the water pump pulley bolts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).

  11. Install the surge tank outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Hose Replacement .
  12. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
  13. Inspect for leaks.