Sable V6-3.0L VIN U (1999)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine cooling system.
3. Loosen four water pump pulley retaining bolts while drive belts are still tight.
4. Remove drive belt.
5. Remove the drive belt tensioner.
6. Disconnect and remove heater water hose from water pump. Remove engine control sensor wiring from locating stud bolt.
7. Remove 11 water pump to engine retaining bolts.
8. Lift water pump and water pump pulley up and out of vehicle.
Installation
1. CAUTION: Use care when scraping as aluminum gouges easily which may form leak paths.
