C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (1998)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the coolant from the radiator.
3. Remove the fan shroud.
4. Remove the drive belt.
5. Remove the fan and fan clutch.
6. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with safety stands.
7. Remove the following vacuum pump components.
7.1. The mounting bracket nuts
7.2. The bolt securing the vacuum pump bracket and the generator
7.3. The vacuum pump and the bracket
8. Remove the power steering pump. Lay the pump aside.
9. Disconnect the lower radiator hose from the coolant pump.
10. Disconnect the bypass hose from the coolant pump.
11. Remove the bolts, the studs, the coolant pump backing plate and the coolant pump.
12. Remove the bolt from the rear of the coolant pump backing plate.
13. Remove the coolant pump and the gasket from the backing plate.
14. Clean the following mating surfaces:
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The coolant pump
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The coolant pump backing plate (both sides)
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The engine block
IMPORTANT: All of the flanges must be free of oil.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
