OEM 2001 Toyota Camry Water Pump

2001 Toyota Camry Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the water pump on 2001 Toyota Camry?

  A: The water pump servicing begins with draining the engine coolant then timing belt removal. First disconnect the lower radiator hose from the water outlet then unloosen the timing belt tension spring through a sequence of removing the No.1 idler pulley bolt. First remove the No.2 idler pulley by unbolt the pulley and its retaining bolt. The service requires starting with oil cooler removal followed by the A/C compressor until reaching the generator drive belt adjusting bar by disconnecting the engine wire clamp and crankshaft position sensor connector and extracting the bolt. Disassemble the water pump assembly by first removing the 2 water bypass pipe securing nuts followed by the exact order of 3 bolts that anchor the water pump to its position. After disconnecting the water pump cover from the water bypass pipe the assembly with gasket and 2 O-rings can be removed. You should detach the water pump from the water pump cover by disassembling the 3 bolts followed by the water pump and the gasket. Order a new water pump replacement when leakage appears at the air hole although replacement of the timing belt becomes necessary if coolant reaches the belt. Test the water pump bearing for effortless and quiet movement before replacing the water pump and conduct a comprehensive examination of the timing belt parts. The installation should begin by inserting a new gasket and water pump through its 3 bolts before tightening them to 8.8 Nm (90 kgf-cm, 78 inch lbs.). First attach the water bypass pipe to the water pump cover without securing the nuts then apply soapy water on the O-ring of the water bypass pipe before installing the gasket and O-ring. Proceed to install the water pump by using its 3 bolts while tightening them sequentially and torquing to 8.8 Nm (90 kgf-cm, 78 inch lbs.) before securing the 2 nuts at the water bypass pipe with 9.3 Nm (95 kgf-cm, 82 inch lbs.). Reinstall the generator drive belt adjusting bar by torqueing its bolt to 22 Nm (224 kgf-cm, 16 ft. lbs.) and proceed with engine wire clamp then crankshaft position sensor connector installation. The installation process first requires an A/C compressor when present followed by installation of the No.2 idler pulley and timing belt tension spring. Start by attaching the lower radiator hose to the water inlet followed by the timing belt installation. Next add engine coolant before engine start up to inspect for any coolant leakage.