OEM 2000 Toyota Corolla Water Pump

2000 Toyota Corolla Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the water pump on 2000 Toyota Corolla?

  A: The first tasks for water pump service or repair consist of removing the right-hand engine under cover followed by draining engine coolant and removing the drive belt. Remove the water pump by taking out its six bolts and the water pump unit along with its O-ring then wipe out engine coolant from inside the water chamber. The water pump replacement must avoid detaching either the right-hand engine bracket or the generator unit. The water pump should be inspected by visually examining the drain hole for coolant leaks; in case of leakage the water pump needs replacement. Check the bearing movement of the water pump through pulley rotation then replace the water pump only if necessary. Ensure you install the new O-ring into the timing chain cover then secure the water pump with its bolts using the torque values of 9 Nm (92 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.) for Bolt A and 11 Nm (113 kgf-cm, 8 ft. lbs.) for Bolt B. The bolt lengths are 30 mm (1.18 inch) for Bolt A and 35 mm (1.38 inch) for Bolt B. Reinstallation requires the right-hand engine under cover to be placed properly followed by drive belt installation and engine coolant addition and resourceful leak checks with ultimate level verification of engine coolant.