OEM 2001 Toyota RAV4 Water Pump

2001 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the water pump on 2001 Toyota RAV4?

  A: Service and repair of the water pump requires draining engine coolant followed by drive belt removal. The service requires Special Service Tool: 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00600) for the removal of the 4 bolts and pump pulley. Begin by clipping the crankshaft position sensor wire clamp then remove the wire from the water pump followed by removing 4 bolts and 2 nuts together with the water pump and wire clamp. When removing the water pump from its position between the cylinder block a careful prying motion should be used to avoid damaging the contact surface. After cleaning the components with a non-residue solvent you should prepare both sealing surfaces. Then apply the seal packing (Part No. 08826-00100 or equivalent) through a nozzle cut to 2.2 - 2.5 mm (0.09 - 0.10 inch) opening within five minutes of application. The water pump seal packing needs application with a 2.2 - 2.5 mm (0.09 - 0.10 inch) nozzle opening on Part No. 08826-00100 or equivalent material while keeping the parts together within 5 minutes. Connect the water pump, wire clamp, using 4 bolts with 2 nuts and torque them to 9 Nm (90 kgf-cm, 80 inch lbs.). Use Special Service Tool: 09960-10010 (09962-01000, 09963-00600) to install the pump pulley through its 4 bolts with a torque setting of 26 Nm (265 kgf-cm, 19 ft. lbs.). After installing the drive belt you should add engine coolant and start the engine to search for leakages before verifying the correct engine coolant level.