How to Replace Water Pump 07-14 Chevrolet Suburban
Difficulty: Advanced · About 130 min · Chevrolet Suburban
Replace the water pump on a 2007–2014 Chevrolet Suburban, removing the intake and belt for access before fitting the new pump and carefully bleeding the cooling system.
Tools you will need
- 13mm Socket
- 15mm Wrench
- Socket Extensions
- 8mm Socket
- 10mm Socket
- Ratchet
Parts and supplies
- Water pump
- Water pump gaskets
- Dex-Cool coolant
Steps
Remove the intake duct
With the engine cool, remove the engine cover and loosen the intake hose clamps. Disconnect the vacuum hose and lift the intake duct out of the way.
Remove the serpentine belt and tensioner
Note the belt routing, then rotate the tensioner to release belt pressure and slip the belt off. Drain coolant into a pan, disconnect the heater hoses from the pump, and remove the tensioner fasteners.
Remove the old water pump
Place a drain pan below the pump, remove its mounting bolts, and pull the pump away from the engine. Allow remaining coolant to drain, then clean the gasket surface without scratching the block.
Install the replacement pump
Position the new gaskets on the pump bolts and align the pump with the engine. Start each bolt by hand and tighten them evenly in stages to the vehicle's specification.
Reinstall the tensioner and belt
Reinstall the tensioner and reconnect both heater hoses, securing their clamps. Route the belt using the underhood diagram, release the tensioner slowly, and confirm the belt is centered on each pulley.
Refill and bleed the cooling system
Refit the intake duct and fill with the specified coolant. Bleed the system using the vehicle's procedure while monitoring temperature and heater output, then allow it to cool fully and recheck the level and leaks.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.