Equinox AWD V6-3.4L (2008)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Water Pump Replacement (RPO LNJ) (3.4L)
Special Tools
J 39914 Serpentine Belt Tensioner Unloader
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system until the coolant is below the level of the water pump. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ Static Fill) (
See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LNJ GE 47716 Fill) (See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and
Filling (LY7 Static Fill) (See: Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (LY7 GE 47716 Fill) (See: Service and Repair) .
2. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts (4).
3. Using the J 39914 rotate the drive belt tensioner (8) to release the tension on the drive belt.
4. Remove the drive belt from the right idler pulley (2).
5. Carefully release the J 39914 to relieve the drive belt tensioner spring tension.
6. Remove the J 39914 from the drive belt tensioner (8).
7. Remove the water pump pulley bolts (2).
8. Remove the water pump pulley (1).
