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Old 03-06-2016, 08:39 AM
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Water pump replacement

Water pump replacement procedure ALL models and years HHR.
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Thanks donbrew!
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Old 03-06-2016, 03:58 PM
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Here is the procedure for those afraid of pdf files
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Nice post, thanks for the directions!
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Old 03-16-2016, 07:11 PM
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Here is what the special tool really looks like.

It is available at Advance/AutoZone.





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Awesome job once again Don!!!
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That guide pin step really isn't needed, with an extension mirror you can look DIRECTLY at the bolt threads and adjust the pully from the other side of the installed pump spinning the fins. I was surprised how easy it was.
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Mine is a full circle tool the bolts are clipped into place , the gear to water pump bolts can’t be dropped inside the front cover, and they line up perfect every time, no need to work a flashlight and mirror wand and fumble the bolts!



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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Mine is a full circle tool the bolts are clipped into place , the gear to water pump bolts can’t be dropped inside the front cover, and they line up perfect every time, no need to work a flashlight and mirror wand and fumble the bolts!



What tool is that?
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That's to hold the water pump sprocket in place when the front cover is still on the engine so you can replace the water pump.
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