Sierra 3500 Denali 2WD V8-6.0L (2011)
Water Pump: Service and Repair
Water Pump Replacement
Water Pump Replacement (V8)
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement (See: Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air
Cleaner Housing/Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose/Service and Repair).
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac-N-Fill) (See: Cooling System/Service and Repair)Cooling System
Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (See: Cooling System/Service and Repair)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LGH, LML) (See:
Cooling System/Service and Repair).
3. Reposition the radiator vent inlet hose clamp (1) at the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.
4. Remove the radiator vent inlet hose (2) from the coolant air bleed pipe fitting.
5. Reposition the radiator inlet hose clamp (3) at the water pump.