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Need the step by step instructions and pictures on how to replace an water pump on an 2002 Oldsmobile Alero 2.4L

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Removal & Installation

2.2L Engine

  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Drain the engine coolant.
  4. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Exhaust manifold, if equipped with n automatic transaxle Right front wheel Splash shield Water pump sprocket access plate from the timing cover

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    Fig. Remove the water pump sprocket access plate from the timing cover -2.2L engine
  5. Attach Water Pump Sprocket Holding Tool J 43651to the sprocket using the access plate bolts to secure the tool to the engine front cover.
    Sprocket to water pump bolts Engine block to water pump bolt Engine front cover to water pump bolt Thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe 2 water pump to engine block bolts Water pump


    Fig. Water pump mounting-2.2L engine
To install:
  1. Use a threaded stud in the water pump hub to align the hub to the water pump sprocket.
    Water pump and bolts Thermostat housing to water pump feed pipe Engine front cover bolt and engine block to water pump bolt. Tighten the bolts to 15 ft. lbs. (20 Nm) 2 of the water pump sprocket to water pump bolts
  2. Remove the threaded stud.
    Last water pump sprocket to water pump bolt and tighten the sprocket bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
  3. Remove the tool.
    Water pump sprocket access plate to the timing cover and tighten the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm) Splash shield Right front wheel Exhaust manifold, if removed
  4. Fill the cooling system.
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
2.4L Engine
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Drain the cooling system.
  4. Remove or disconnect the following:
    WARNING Do not rotate the flex coupling more than 4 degrees or damage may occur. Oxygen Sensor (O 2 S) electrical connector Exhaust manifold heat shield Coolant inlet housing bolt through the exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold brace-to-manifold bolt Manifold-to-exhaust pipe studs Coolant inlet housing-to-water pump cover bolt Exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold by pulling it downward Coolant inlet pipe from the oil pan Brake vacuum pipe from the camshaft housing Exhaust manifold from the cylinder head Heater hose from the heater outlet pipe Timing chain cover and tensioner Water pump cover-to-engine bolts 3 water pump-to-timing chain housing nuts Water pump and cover assembly

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    Fig. Exploded view of the water pump mounting-2.4L engine
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  • ZJ Limited
    ZJ Limited Oct 22, 2009



    To install:




        Install or connect the following:


        Water pump with a new gasket to the cover and tighten the bolts finger-tight

        Water pump cover-to-engine bolts and tighten finger-tight
        Water pump-to-timing chain housing nuts and tighten finger-tight
        Coolant inlet pipe into the water pump cover and tighten the bolts finger-tight




        With all gaps closed, torque the bolts, in the following sequence, to the proper values:







            Pump assembly-to-chain housing nuts to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).


            Pump cover-to-pump assembly to 124 inch lbs. (14 Nm).


            Water pump cover-to-engine bolts to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).


            Coolant inlet pipe assembly-to-water pump cover bolts to 124 inch lbs. (14 Nm).



        Install or connect the following:


        Exhaust manifold to the cylinder head. Torque the nuts to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

        Brake vacuum pipe to the camshaft housing
        Coolant inlet pipe to the oil pan. Torque the nuts to 19 ft. lbs. (25 Nm).
        Timing chain tensioner. Torque the bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm.).
        Front cover. Torque the bolts to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
        Exhaust pipe to the manifold. Torque the bolts to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm).
        Exhaust manifold brace to the manifold. Torque the bolt to 41 ft. lbs. (56 Nm) and the nuts to 19 ft. lbs. (26 Nm).
        Exhaust manifold to the exhaust pipe. Torque the nuts to 26 ft. lbs. (35 Nm).
        Heater hose to the heater pipe
        Exhaust manifold heat shield. Torque the bolts to 124 inch lbs. (14 Nm).
        O
        2
        S electrical connector

        Negative battery cable



        Refill the cooling system.


        Start the engine and check for leaks.

    Hope helped with this (remember rated this help) Good luck.

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