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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 08:39 AM
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Water pump replacement

Water pump replacement procedure ALL models and years HHR.
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 09:08 AM
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Thanks donbrew!
Old Mar 6, 2016 | 03:58 PM
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Here is the procedure for those afraid of pdf files
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Old Mar 6, 2016 | 04:00 PM
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Nice post, thanks for the directions!
Old Mar 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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Old Mar 16, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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Awesome job once again Don!!!
Old Dec 30, 2018 | 01:48 PM
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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!



Old Jan 1, 2019 | 09:53 PM
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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?
Old Jan 2, 2019 | 01:15 AM
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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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