1997 Grand Prix(3.8) Water Pump

CRYUFF14

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1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
FWD
AUTOMATIC
59,000 MILES

How to replace water pump on 1997 Grand Prix. Specifically, how to remove power steering pump.

Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 3:26 PM

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SATURNTECH9

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REMOVAL

1. Engine coolant.
2. Electrical center and reposition.

3. Loosen water pump pulley bolts.
4. Drivebelt.
5. Water pump pulley.
6. Power steering pump mounting bolts and reposition.
7. Bolts from water pump.
8. Water pump. Clean Water pump mating surfaces.
I posted a diagram there are only two bolt's holding the power steering pump to the block behind the pulley.

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Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 8:26 PM

CRYUFF14

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Thank you for your quick response and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Follow up question, I successfully replace water pump, the diagram above very helpful. Now when I start the car, a clacking sound that goes away in a few minutes. I'm guessing maybe the water pump pulley is not properly aligned?

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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 2:35 PM

SATURNTECH9

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If you never had the clacking before I would double everything you did. Make sure everything is aligned tight sitting flush etc. Merry christmas to you and your family.

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Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 AT 6:00 PM