Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Water Pump Assembly R&R
| 1. |
Remove the engine coolant temperature
sensor, Fig. 1. |
| 2. |
Remove the thermostat and water feed
pipe retaining bolts, Fig. 2. |
| 3. |
Remove the thermostat housing and water
feed pipe from the water pump cover. |
| 4. |
Remove the water pump retaining bolts.
Be sure to remove the bolt that goes through the front of the engine
block, Fig. 3. |
| 5. |
Remove the water pump assembly. |
| 6. |
Remove the water pump sprocket (2)
and bolts (1), if required, Fig. 4. |
| 7. |
Reverse procedure to install, noting
the following: |
| |
a. |
Torque water pump sprocket bolts
to 89 inch lbs. |
| |
b. |
Torque water pump bolts to 18
ft. lbs. |
| |
c. |
Torque water pump drain plug
to 15 ft. lbs. |
| |
d. |
Torque thermostat housing to
block bolts to 89 inch lbs. |
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e. |
Torque engine coolant temperature
sensor to 15 ft. lbs. |
|
Fig. 1 Engine coolant temperature sensor replacement
Fig. 2 Thermostat and water feed pipe replacement
Fig. 3 Water pump replacement
Fig. 4 Water pump sprocket replacement
Removal
Prevent crankshaft from rotating
clockwise or counterclockwise before using compressed air in cylinder. Rotation
of crankshaft may cause damage to flywheel holding tool.
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1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2.
Remove the camshaft cover.
3.
Remove the timing chain tensioner,
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See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
WARNING:
Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not
work as well in a quick stop and could cause
pulling to one side. You could lose control of the
vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water or a
car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal
until the brakes work normally.
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