How to replace air pump in air cleaner

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Drain the coolant.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable

Upper fill panel, if equipped
AIR injection control valve, if equipped
Air cleaner
Oil level indicator tube nut, if necessary
Water pump belt cover
Water pump drive beltLower radiator hose
Thermostat bypass hose from the coolant inlet housing
Water pump cover

Remove the water pump by rotating it clockwise using special Tool J 38816-1A (water pump remover/installer).
To install:
Install the water pump with a new O-ring, by turning it counterclockwise using the special tool, until it stops. Torque the water pump to 73 ft. lbs. (100 Nm).

Install or connect the following:

Water pump cover. Torque the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
Lower radiator hose
Thermostat bypass hose to the coolant inlet housing
Water pump drive belt
Water pump belt cover
Oil level indicator tube nut, if necessary
Air cleaner
AIR injection control valve, if equipped
Upper fill panel, if equipped
Negative battery cable

• Refill and bleed the cooling system.

Run the engine and check for leaks.

2001 Cadillac Deville 4.6L SFI DOHC 8cyl Removal & Installation procedure...

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
2. Drain the coolant.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
Negative battery cable
Upper fill panel, if equipped
AIR injection control valve, if equipped
Air cleaner
Oil level indicator tube nut, if necessary
Water pump belt cover
Water pump drive belt
Lower radiator hose
Thermostat bypass hose from the coolant inlet housing
Water pump cover

4. Remove the water pump by rotating it clockwise using special Tool J 38816-1A (water pump remover/installer).

To install:

1. Install the water pump with a new O-ring, by turning it counterclockwise using the special tool, until it stops. Torque the water pump to 73 ft. lbs. (100 Nm).

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Fig. To ensure proper operation, be sure to install a new O-ring (click for zoom)

2. Install or connect the following:
Water pump cover. Torque the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
Lower radiator hose
Thermostat bypass hose to the coolant inlet housing
Water pump drive belt
Water pump belt cover
Oil level indicator tube nut, if necessary
Air cleaner
AIR injection control valve, if equipped
Upper fill panel, if equipped
Negative battery cable

3. Refill and bleed the cooling system.
4. Run the engine and check for leaks.


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Right Side of Engine Block...
The Follwoing instructions will tell you how to remove and replace:

Drain the engine coolant into a container that holds at least 6.3 qts. by twisting the plastic drain plug on the rear of the radiator.

2

Unbolt the air cleaner assembly. The assembly is on the right side of the engine compartment, to the rear of the battery. A single bolt on the right side holds it in place.

3

Squeeze the tabs on the air intake hose clamp where the hose connects to the engine and pull the hose loose. Remove the air cleaner assembly and hose.

4

Remove the insulating shroud from the exhaust manifold on the front of the engine. It is held on by four bolts.

5

Remove the timing belt.

6

Unbolt the water pump from the right side of the engine block. Unbolt the flange connecting the water line to the pump. Remove the pump.

7

Replace the pump. Installation is the reverse of removal

Water Pump Replacement Removal Procedure

Caution: In order to avoid being burned, do not service the engine while it is still hot. Service the engine when it is cool.

1. Drain the coolant from the radiator. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
3. Remove the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement in Engine Controls.
4. Remove the upper fan shroud. Refer to Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement .
5. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
6. Remove the fan and fan blade clutch assembly. Refer to Fan Replacement .
   
   
   
7. Remove the coolant pump pulley bolts and the pulley.
   
   
   
8. Disconnect the coolant bypass hose and clamps.
9. Disconnect the radiator hoses from the coolant pump. Refer to Radiator Hose Replacement .
   
   
   
10. Remove the four coolant pump bolts.
11. Remove the coolant pump.
12. Remove the gaskets. Important: Make sure all of the gasket mating surfaces are free of burrs or other imperfections.
    
13. Inspect all of the parts. Replace the parts as necessary.

Installation Procedure

Hi. Normal installation would take 45 to 1 hour depends on your expertise. Here's the procedure on how to replace the power pump.

• TOOLS REQUIRED
• J-43651 Water Pump Sprocket Holding Tool

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove air inlet tube and air cleaner assembly. Refer to "Air Cleaner Assembly Removal".
3. Drain coolant.

1. Remove exhaust manifold heat shield. IMPORTANT: Twist water feed pipe while pulling to remove it from water pump.

1. Remove thermostat and water feed assembly bolts.

1. Remove water pump sprocket access plate from front cover.

1. Install J-43651 water pump sprocket holding tool. IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove retaining bolt that is accessed from front of engine block.

1. Remove water pump retaining bolts.
2. Remove water pump assembly.

INSTALLATION

NOTICE: Prior to installing the water pump read the entire procedure. Pay special attention to avoid part damage and to ensure proper sealing.

1. Install water pump assembly.
2. Install water pump bolts. Initially finger tighten bolts

• Torque: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

1. Install the water feed tube.
2. Lubricate the feed tube O-ring with silicone gel lubricant.
3. Install water feed tube by twisting and pushing toward water pump. Take care not to tear or damage the O-ring.
4. Install thermostat housing to block bolts.

• Torque: 10 Nm (89 inch lbs.)

1. Install exhaust manifold heat shield.

1. Install air cleaner assembly and air inlet tube. Refer to "Air Cleaner Assembly Installation".
2. Connect negative battery cable.
3. Add coolant.

Water Pump - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
CAUTION When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.
3.4L ENGINE
(see Figures 1 and 2)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.
3. Remove the air intake duct.
4. Remove the top coil of the ignition coil pack.
5. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt/screw.
6. Disconnect the heater hose from the water pump.
7. Loosen the water pump pulley bolts/screws.
8. Unfasten the power steering bracket bolts/screws.
9. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
10. Remove the water pump pulley.
11. Remove the power steering pump bracket and swing the bracket and pump aside. Do NOT disconnect the power steering lines from the pump.
12. Unfasten the water pump and engine front cover bolts/screws, then remove the water pump assembly from the vehicle.
13. Remove and discard the gasket and thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces.

Fig. 1: Exploded view of the water pump mounting - 3.4L engine

To install:

1. Position a new water pump gasket, then install the pump. Secure using all of the water pump retaining bolts/screws, except the bottom three, and tighten to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).
2. Install the engine front cover bolts/screws and tighten to 16 ft. lbs. (21 Nm) for 1993-94 vehicles, or to 97 inch lbs. (11 Nm) for 1995 vehicles.

Fig. 2: Water pump retaining bolt tightening sequence

1. Install the three bottom water pump retaining screws and tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
2. Place the power steering pump into position and install the pump bracket.
3. Install the water pump pulley.
4. Install the serpentine drive belt.
5. Install the power steering pump bracket retaining bolts and tighten to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
6. Connect the heater hose to the water pump.
7. Install the top coil to the ignition coil pack.
8. Attach the electrical connector to the alternator.
9. Install the air inlet duct and air cleaner assembly.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Fill the cooling system. Start the engine and check for leaks.

3.8L Engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.
3. Remove the serpentine belt.
4. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the water pump.
5. Unfasten the water pump pulley bolts/screws and remove the pulley.
6. Remove the water pump pulley retaining bolts, then remove the pump from the vehicle.
7. Remove and discard the gasket and thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces

To install:

1. Position a new water pump gasket, then install the pump. Secure using the water pump retaining bolts/screws and tighten to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm), plus an additional 80 degree rotation.
2. Install the water pump pulley and retaining bolts. Tighten to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
3. Install the serpentine drive belt.
4. Connect the radiator inlet hose to the water pump.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.
6. Fill the cooling system. Start the engine and check for leaks.

5.7L ENGINE

1. Unplug the electrical connector from the cooling fan.
2. For 1993-95 vehicles, remove the right side cooling fan.
3. For 1996-98 vehicles, remove both cooling fan assemblies.
4. Place a suitable drain pan under the vehicle, then remove the block coolant drain plug and the knock sensor. Drain the radiator.
5. Install the drain plug and knock sensor.
6. Remove the air intake duct and air cleaner.
7. Disconnect the upper and lower radiator hoses from the water pump.
8. Remove the heater hoses from the water pump and throttle body.
9. Unplug the electrical connector from the coolant sensor.

1. Unfasten the retainers and reposition the ignition coil and bracket.
2. If equipped, remove the air pump and bracket.
3. Unfasten the water pump attaching bolts, then remove the water pump and discard the gasket. Remove the shaft coupling and water pump driveshaft seals, if necessary.

1. Thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces

To install:

1. If removed, install the shaft coupling and water pump driveshaft using J 39089 or equivalent water pump driveshaft O-ring installer.
2. Install the water pump with a new gasket. Tighten the bolts to 30-32 ft. lbs. (41-43 Nm).
3. If equipped, install the air pump and bracket.
4. Reposition and secure the ignition coil and bracket.
5. Attach the coolant sensor connector.
6. Connect the heater hoses to the water pump and throttle body.
7. Connect the upper and lower radiator hoses to the water pump.
8. Install the air cleaner and air inlet duct.
9. Install the electric cooling fan(s), then attach the electrical connector.
10. Refill the cooling system.
11. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine and check for leaks.

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Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Drain the cooling system.
   
3. Remove the air cleaner.
   
4. Remove the suction pipe bracket for the A/C compressor, if equipped.
   
5. Loosen but do not remove the 4 water pump pulley bolts.
   
6. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
   
7. Remove the lower splash shield.
   
8. Remove the A/C compressor drive belt, if equipped.
   
9. Remove the alternator drive belt.
   
10. Remove the crankshaft and water pump pulleys.
    
11. Remove the timing belt.
    
12. Remove the oil level dipstick and tube.
    
13. Remove the alternator adjusting bracket from the water pump.
    
14. Remove the water pump rubber seals.
    
15. Remove the water pump mounting bolts and nuts and remove the water pump from the engine.
    

Water pump mounting location

2. Clean the gasket mating surfaces thoroughly.
   
4. Check the water pump by hand for smooth operation. If the pump does not operate smoothly or is noisy, replace it.
   
5. Install the pump using a new gasket. Tighten the bolts to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
   
6. Install new rubber seals.
   
7. Install the upper alternator adjusting bracket and tighten the bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
   
8. Install the oil level dipstick and tube.
   
9. Install the timing belt.
   
10. Install the water pump and crankshaft pulleys. Leave the water pump pulley bolts hand-tight.
    
11. Install the alternator drive belt.
    
12. Install the lower alternator cover plate and tighten the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
    
13. Install the A/C compressor drive belt, if equipped.
    
14. Install the lower splash shield and lower the vehicle.
    
15. Tighten the water pump pulley mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
    
16. Adjust the water pump drive belt tension and tighten the alternator adjustment bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
    
17. Install the suction pipe bracket for the A/C compressor, if equipped.
    
18. Install the air cleaner.
    
19. Refill the cooling system.
    
20. Connect the negative battery cable.
    
21. Start the engine and check for leaks.
    

Water pump assembly showing rubber seal location

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Drain the cooling system.
   
   CAUTION When draining the coolant, keep in mind that cats and dogs are attracted by the ethylene glycol antifreeze, and are quite likely to drink any that is left in an uncovered container or in puddles on the ground. This will prove fatal in sufficient quantity. Always drain the coolant into a sealable container. Coolant should be reused unless it is contaminated or several years old.
   
   
3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
   
4. Loosen but do not remove the four coolant pump pulley bolts.
   
5. Raise and support the vehicle safely.
   
6. Remove the lower splash shield.
   
7. Remove the air conditioner compressor drive belt.
   
8. Remove the lower alternator cover plate bolts, loosen the alternator adjusting bolt, and remove the drive belt.
   
9. Remove the crankshaft pulley.
   
10. Remove the coolant pump pulley.
    
11. Remove the timing belt.
    
12. Remove the oil level dipstick and guide tube.
    
13. Remove the alternator adjusting bracket from the water pump.
    
14. Remove the water pump rubber seals.
    
15. Remove the water pump mounting bolts and nuts. Remove the water pump from the vehicle.
    

To install:

1. Clean the gasket mating surfaces thoroughly.
   
2. Check the water pump by hand for smooth operation. If the pump does not operate smoothly or is noisy, replace it.
   
3. Install the pump using a new gasket. Tighten bolts to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
   
4. Install new rubber seals.
   
5. Install the upper alternator adjusting bracket and tighten bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
   
6. Install the oil level dipstick and guide tube.
   
7. Install the timing belt.
   
8. Install the water pump pulley and leave the bolts hand tight.
   
9. Install the crankshaft pulley.
   
10. Install the water pump/alternator drive belt.
    
11. Install the lower alternator cover plate and tighten bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
    
12. Install the air conditioner compressor drive belt by releasing the tensioner pulley and installing belt.
    
13. Install the lower splash shield and lower vehicle.
    
14. Tighten water pump pulley mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
    
15. Adjust the water pump drive belt tension and tighten alternator adjustment bolt to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
    
16. Install the air cleaner assembly.
    
17. Refill the cooling system.
    
18. Connect the negative battery cable.
    
19. Start the engine and allow it to reach operating temperature. Check for leaks and refill cooling system as necessary.
    

Water Pump location above your A/C compressor.
Left corner of radiator
To remove and Replace take 1Hour 30 minute.
Or a little fast.

Remove air cleaner assembly
Disconnect battery ground cable, ( your call ).
Drain coolant
loosing the bolt only on the water pump pulley
Remove the Serpentine belt
Then take the bolt completely out.
and there is your Water pump.

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here is a step by step instruction on how to replace your water pump. please do not forget to rate and comment about your experience today with fixya.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
   
3. If necessary for access, remove the coolant recovery reservoir.
   
4. Partially drain the coolant, into a suitable container, to a level below the water pump.
   
5. If equipped, remove the serpentine belt guard/cover.
   
6. Remove the serpentine belt.
   
7. Remove the retaining bolts, then remove the water pump pulley.
   
8. Unfasten the 5 water pump attaching bolts, then remove the water pump and gasket. Discard the gasket.
   

To install:

1. Thoroughly clean the water pump mounting surfaces.
   
2. Position a new gasket, then install the water pump.
   
3. Install the attaching bolts and tighten them to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   
4. Install the water pump pulley.
   
5. Install the serpentine belt and belt cover/guard (if equipped).
   
6. Refill the cooling system with the specified type and amount amount of engine coolant.
   
7. Install the air cleaner assembly.
   
8. Connect the negative battery cable, then start the engine and check for coolant leaks.
   

Try replacing the fuel and air filters, if it still doesn't work test your starter to make sure is working properly. if the problem persists, the fuel injector pump on the engine might need to be replaced