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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2010TRAVERSE AWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINEWATER PUMPSERVICE AND REPAIR
2010 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6L
Water Pump: Service and Repair
2010 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6LSECTION Service and Repair
Water Pump Replacement
Special Tools
EN 46104 - Water Pump Pulley Holding Tool
Removal Procedure
1. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill)).
2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the right engine strut mount. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side (Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side).
4. Remove the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side).
5. Use the EN 46104 - tool in order to retain the water pump pulley.
6. Remove the water pump pulley bolts.
7. Remove the water pump pulley.
8. Remove the water pump bolts.
9. Remove the water pump.
10. Remove and DISCARD the water pump seal.
11. Carefully clean the water pump sealing surfaces.
Installation Procedure
1. Install a NEW water pump seal.
2. Install the water pump.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
3. Install the water pump bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
4. Install the water pump pulley and the water pump pulley bolts.
5. Use the EN 46104 - tool in order to retain the water pump pulley.
6. Install the water pump pulley bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
7. Install the right engine strut mount. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side (Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side).
8. Install the right engine mount strut bracket. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side (Engine Mount Strut Bracket Replacement - Right Side).
9. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Fill the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill))Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill) (Cooling System Draining and Filling (Vac N Fill)).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.