1997 Buick Riviera Water pump removal

1997 BUICK RIVIERA
107,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGRAN
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In trying to remove the water pump the engine support fixture gets in the way. So i try to remove it and cannot. How do i go about removing this?
Feb 25, 2010 at 11:09 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Loosen lower power steering pump bolt and pull out about 3/4 of the way, now remove the upper power steering bolt. This will allow the pump to sway back out of the way. Use a 10mm swivel 1/4" drive to remove lower water pump bolt by reaching under motor mount with a 1/4" air rachet.
Feb 26, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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