OEM 2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Water Pump

2000 Toyota Land Cruiser Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: Service and repair of the water pump requires coolant draining followed by timing belt removal before completing the procedure with No.2 idler pulley removal. To begin service and repair of the water pump you must first disconnect the water bypass hose from the water inlet housing followed by removing 2 bolts from the water inlet housing to water pump attachment. From there disconnect the housing from the front water bypass joint and remove the water inlet assembly while also extracting the O-ring from water inlet housing. First remove the water pump by unbolting its five fasteners and two stud bolts, nut and gasket components, and take away the O-ring from the water bypass pipe. The water pump requires replacement together with the timing belt whenever coolant leakage is found at the air hole or the water hole during inspection. The pulley turning process should reveal a smooth and quiet operation of the water pump bearing which requires replacing if any issues occur. Examine all components of the timing belt before starting the installation sequence. Install the water bypass pipe O-ring with new soapy water then connect the water pump to the water bypass pipe end using 5 bolts and 2 stud bolts and a new nut followed by a multi-step uniform tightening process with 21 Nm (215 kgf cm) torque for bolts and 18 Nm (185 kgf cm) for stud bolts and nut while using 35 mm (1.38 inch). The water inlet and inlet housing assembly requires users to eliminate old packing material FIPG before cleaning components and applying equivalent sealing packing (Part No. 08826-00100) to the water inlet housing groove within five application minutes. Place a new O-ring onto the water inlet housing before adding soapy water to it. Finally install the water inlet housing by attaching it to the front water bypass joint hole and tighten the two bolts to 18 Nm (185 kgf cm, 13 ft. lbs.) torque. Place the No.2 idler pulley along with the timing belt before filling the engine coolant and starting the engine to check for leaks and verifying the engine coolant level.