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1. Lift or rotate the tensioner using a suitable sized breaker bar in the square opening or box end wrench on the pulley nut. Remove the belt from the pulleys.

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   Fig. 8: You can use a box-end wrench on the pulley nut to rotate the tensioner ...

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Fig. 9: ... then remove the belt from the pulleys

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Fig. 10: Serpentine drive belt routing and removal - 3.8L (VIN L) engine shown, VIN C similar

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ok got the belt off now I can't get the back bottom bolt out of the pump, pully in the way

There are a couple of different Engine Codes
Here are the ones I have:

1987-95 Vehicles

See Figures 1 through 14

EXCEPT 1995 VIN 1 ENGINE

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain cooling system into a suitable container.

3. Remove the serpentine drive belt, as outlined in General Information & Maintenance of this repair guide.

On some engines, removing the alternator provides better clearance for removing the water pump. For alternator removal and installation procedures, please refer to Engine Electrical in this repair guide.

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Fig. 1: After removing the alternator, remove the brace

4. Unfasten the water pump pulley bolts, (long bolt removed through access hole provided in the body side rail), then remove the pulley.

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Fig. 2: Pull the water pump pulley from the pump

5. Disconnect the radiator and heater hoses from water pump.

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Fig. 3: Use a screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp screws, then disconnect the hoses from the water pump

6. For 1992-95 vehicles, remove the torque axis mount, as follows:

   1. Use a suitable engine support fixture and lifting bracket to raise the engine slightly to take the weight off of the engine mounts.

   2. Remove the through-bolt from the torque axis (front) engine mount.

   3. Lift the engine with the support fixture until the power steering reservoir touches the strut tower cross brace.

   4. Loosen the bottom two bolts on the torque axis (front) engine mount.

   5. Remove the A/C line clip and top two bolts on the torque axis engine mount, then remove the mount.

   6. Remove the 2 bolts and nut attaching the engine torque axis mount bracket assembly to the front of the engine.

On some engines, when you remove the 13mm bolts, coolant will flow from the bolt holes, so make sure to position a drain pan under the pump before unfastening the bolts.

7. Remove the water pump attaching bolts, then remove the water pump from the vehicle. Remove and discard the gasket. Thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces.

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Fig. 4: Unfasten the water pump mounting bolts (see arrows for locations of top bolts) ...

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Fig. 5: ... then remove the water pump from the engine

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Fig. 6: Use a gasket scraper to carefully clean the water pump's mating surface

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Fig. 7: You can also use Scotchbrite® or equivalent non-abrasive scouring pad to clean the water pump gasket mating surface

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Fig. 8: When using a scraper to clean the gasket mating surfaces, be careful not to gouge the engine and cause leaks

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Fig. 9: Exploded view of the water pump mounting - 1994 vehicle shown, others similar

To install:

8. Apply a suitable sealant to the bolt threads.

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Fig. 10: Coat the bolt threads with a suitable sealing compound

9. Position a new gasket, then install the water pump to the engine and tighten the retaining bolts, as follows:

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Fig. 11: Place a new gasket on the water pump mounting surface

1. For 1987-94 vehicles, tighten the long bolts to 29 ft. lbs. (17 Nm) and the short bolts to 97 inch lbs. (11 Nm).

2. For 1995 vehicles, tighten the water pump-to-block bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm) and the water pump-to-front cover bolts to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm), plus an additional 80° rotation.

10. For 1992-95 vehicles, install the torque axis mount, as follows:

    1. Attach the torque axis engine mount bracket assembly to the front of the engine using the 2 bolts and nut.

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       Fig. 12: Install the torque axis engine mount bracket and secure with the 2 bolts and nut

       
       

    2. Replace the 2 upper bolts previously removed from the torque axis engine mount, and attach the mount and plastic clip for the A/C lines.

    3. Tighten the 2 lower bolts that were previously loosened on the torque axis engine mount.

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       Fig. 13: Exploded view of the torque axis engine mount and tightening specifications

       
       

    4. Adjust the engine height to align the torque mount with the torque axis mount bracket.

    5. Insert the through-bolt, attach the retaining nut and tighten to the specifications shown in the accompanying figure. Remove the engine support and lifting fixture.

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       Fig. 14: Insert the torque axis mount bracket through-bolt

       
       

11. Install the water pump pulley and secure with the retaining bolts.

12. Connect the radiator and heater hoses to the water pump.

13. Install the serpentine drive belt.

14. Connect the negative battery cable.

15. Fill cooling system and check for leaks. Start the engine and allow to come to normal operating temperature. Check for leaks and top-off the coolant.

1995 vin 1 engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.

3. Remove the outer and inner drive belts, as outlined in General Information & Maintenance of this repair guide.

4. Remove the alternator and brace.

5. Disconnect the heater hoses and pipes from the water pump.

6. Remove the pulley bracket assembly.

7. Raise and safely support the vehicle.

8. Remove the power steering pump and lines.

9. Carefully lower the vehicle.

10. Remove the torque engine mount, as follows:

    1. Remove the vacuum reservoir.

    2. Using engine support fixture J 28467-A, lifting bracket J 16854, core support wedges J 28467-130 and engine core support arm J 28467-330, raise the engine slightly to take the weight off the engine mounts.

    3. Remove the 2 bottom bolts on the torque axis engine mount.

    4. Remove the 2 through-bolts from the torque axis engine mount, then remove the mount.

    5. Raise the engine to gain clearance, then remove the engine mount bracket.

11. Unfasten the retainers and remove the water pump pulley.

12. Remove the retaining bolts, then remove the water pump from the engine.

13. Remove and discard the gasket and thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces.

To install:

14. Install a new gasket, then position the water pump over the gasket. Install the retaining bolts and tighten as follows:

    1. Water pump-to-block bolts: 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).

    2. Water pump-to-front cover bolts: 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm), plus an additional 80° rotation.

15. Install the water pump pulley and secure with the retaining bolts.

16. Install the torque axis engine mount bracket, as follows:

    1. Install the engine mount bracket to the front of the engine.

    2. Position the torque axis engine mount to the rail.

    3. Lower the engine support fixture to align the engine mount bracket with the torque axis engine mount.

    4. Install the 2 through-bolts, attach the retaining nuts, then tighten to the specification shown in the accompanying figures. Remove the engine support fixture, lifting bracket and core support wedges and arm.

17. Raise and safely support the vehicle.

18. Install the power steering pump and connect the fluid lines.

19. Carefully lower the vehicle.

20. Install the pulley bracket assembly.

21. Connect the heater hoses and pipes.

22. Install the alternator and brace.

23. Install the inner and outer drive belts.

24. Connect the negative battery cable.

25. Bleed the power steering system. For details, please refer to Suspension & Steering of this repair guide.

26. Fill cooling system and check for leaks. Start the engine and allow to come to normal operating temperature. Check for leaks and top-off the coolant.

1995-99 Vehicles

See Figures 15, 16 and 17

3.8l (VIN K) engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.

3. Remove the accessory drive belt.

4. Unfasten the four 8mm water pump pulley bolts, then remove the pulley.

5. Remove the four ³/₈ in. bolts and four ¹/₂ in. bolts, then remove the water pump from the engine.

6. Remove and discard the gasket and thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces.

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Fig. 15: Exploded view of the water pump and gasket mounting

To install:

7. Install a new gasket, then position the water pump over the gasket. Install the retaining bolts and tighten as follows:

   1. Tighten (1) bolts, shown in the accompanying figure, to 11 ft. lbs. (15 Nm).

   2. Tighten (2) bolts, shown in the accompanying figure, to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).

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      Fig. 16: Water pump bolt identification

      
      

8. Install the water pump pulley and secure with the four 8mm bolts.

9. Install the accessory drive belt.

10. Connect the negative battery cable.

11. Fill cooling system and check for leaks. Start the engine and allow to come to normal operating temperature. Check for leaks and top-off the coolant.

3.8l (Vin 1) engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the A/C compressor splash shield. The shield is retained by six 10mm bolts and four 7mm bolts.

3. Drain the cooling system into a suitable container.

4. Remove the supercharger drive belt and the accessory drive belt.

5. Unbolt the ignition coil pack and position it out of the way.

6. Unfasten 15mm bolt, then remove the supercharger belt tensioner.

7. Install a suitable engine support fixture. Raise the engine slightly for access to the engine mount.

8. Remove the five 15mm bolts, then remove the engine mount.

9. Unfasten the two 13mm bolts, then remove the power steering pump.

10. Remove the engine mount bracket by removing the two 15mm nuts and studs, and one 19mm nut and stud.

11. Remove the idler pulley.

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Fig. 17: Unfasten the retaining bolts, then remove the idler pulley

12. Unfasten the four 18mm bolts, then remove the water pump pulley.

13. Remove the four ³/₈ in. bolts and four ¹/₂ in. bolts, then remove the water pump from the engine.

14. Remove and discard the gasket and thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces.

To install:

15. Install a new gasket, then position the water pump over the gasket. Install the retaining bolts and tighten to the specifications shown in the accompanying figure.

16. Install the water pump pulley and secure with the four 8mm bolts.

17. Install the idler pulley.

18. Install the engine mount bracket and secure with the two 15mm nuts and studs and one 19mm nut and stud.

19. Install the power steering pump and secure with the two 13mm bolts.

20. Install the engine mount and secure with the retaining bolts.

21. Use the engine fixture to move the engine into its original position, then remove the fixture.

22. Install the supercharger belt tensioner and secure with the one 15mm bolt.

23. Place the coil pack into position and secure with the retaining 15mm bolt.

24. Install the accessory and supercharger drive belts.

25. Fill the cooling system with the proper type and quantity of coolant.

26. Install the A/C compressor splash shield, securing it with the retaining bolts.

27. Connect the negative battery cable.

28. Start the engine and allow to reach normal operating temperatures. Check for leaks and top-off the coolant.

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