2000 TOYOTA CAMRY low oil pressure

NOTICE:
wSupport the timing belt, :o the meshing of crank±
shaft timing pulley and timing belt does not shift.
wBe careful not to drop anything inside the timing
belt cover.
wDo not allow the belt to come into correct with oil,
water or dust.
30. REMOVE ENGINE HANGERS
Remove the bolt and engine hanger. Remove the 2
engine hangers. Remove the ground strap.
31. REMOVE GENERATOR BRACKET
Remove the 3 bolts and generator bracket.
32. REMOVE OIL PRESSURE SWITCH 27. REMOVE CAMSHAFT TIMING PULLEY
(See steps 2 to 15 on pages EG1±26 to 28)
28. REMOVE NO. 1 IDLER PULLEY AND TENSION
SPRING
Remove the bolt, pulley and tension spring.
33. REMOVE CYLINDER HEAD COVER
Remove the 4 nuts, grommets, head cover and gasket.29. REMOVE NO.3 TIMING BELT COVER
Remove the 4 bolts and timing and cover.
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CYLINDER HEAD COMPONENTS
INSPECTION, CLEANING AND REPAIR
1. CLEAN TOP SURFACES OF PISTONS AND
CYLINDER BLOCK
(a) Turn the crankshaft, and bring each piston to top dead
center (TDC). Using a gasket scraper, remove all the
carbon from the piston top surface.
(b) Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material
from the cylinder block surface.
(c) Using compressed air, blow carbon and oil from the
bolt holes.
CAUTION: Protect your eyes when using high pressure
compressed air.
2. CLEAN CYLINDER HEAD
A. Remove gasket material
Using a gasket scraper, remove all the gasket material
from the cylinder block contact surface.
NOTICE: Be careful not to scratch the cylinder block
contact surface.
B. Clean combustion chambers
Using a wire brush, remove all the carbon from the
combustion chambers.
NOTICE: Be careful not to scratch the cylinder block
contact surface.
(c) Using needle±nose pliers, remove the oil seal.
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31. ASSEMBLE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND WARM UP
THREE±WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Assemble the following parts:
(1) WU±TWC
(2) Cushion
(3) Retainer
(4) Gasket
(5) Exhaust manifold
(6) 3 bolts and 2 nuts
Torque: 29 N±m (300 kgf±cm, 22 ft±lbf)
(c) Connect the following connectors:
(1) Engine coolant temperature sender gauge con±
nector
(2) Engine coolant temperature sensor connector
29. CONNECT ENGINE WIRE (FOR OXYGEN SENSORS)
TO ENGINE HANGER
30. CONNECT OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CONNECTOR
32. INSTALL EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND WARM UP
THREE±WAY CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ASSEMBLY
(a) Install a new gasket, the exhaust manifold and WU ±
TWC assembly with the 6 nuts. Uniformly tighten the
nuts in several passes.
Torque: 49 N±m (540 kgf±cm, 36 ft±lbf)
(7) 2 converter heat insulators
(8) 8 bolts
(9) Manifold lower heat insulator
(10) 3 bolts
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FUEL SYSTEM
1. When disconnecting the high pressure fuel line, a
large amount of gasoline will spill out, so observe the
following procedures:
(a) Put a container under the connection.
(b) Slowly loosen the connection.
(c) Disconnect the connection.
(d) Plug the connection with a rubber plug.
2. When connecting the flare nut or union bolt on the
high pressure pipe union, observe the following proce±
dures:
Union Bolt Type:
(a) Always use a new gasket.
(b) Tighten the union bolt by hand.
(c) Tighten the union bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 29 N±m (300 kgf±cm, 22 ft±lbf)
Flare Nut Type:
(s) Apply alight coat of engine oil to the flare and tighten
the flare nut by hand.
(b) Using SST, torque the flare nut.
SST 09631±22020
Torque:
28 N±m (285 kgf±cm, 21 ft±lbf) for fuel pump side
30 N±m (310 kgf±cm, 22 ft±lbf) for others
HINT: Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of
30 cm (11.81 in.).
3. Observe the following precautions when removing
and installing the injectors.
(a) Never reuse the O±ring.
(b) When placing a new O±ring on the injector, take care
not to damage it in any way.
(c) Coat a new 0± ring with spindle oil or gasoline before
installing±never use engine, gear or brake oil.
4. Install the injector to delivery pipe and intake manifold
as shown in the illustration.
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RADIATOR
The radiator performs the function of cooling the coolant which has passed through the water
jacket and become hot, and it is mounted in the front of the vehicle. The radiator consists of an
upper tank and lower tank, and a core which connects the two tanks. The upper tank contains the
inlet for coolant from the water jacket and the filler inlet. It also has a hose attached through
which excess coolant or steam can flow. The lower tank has an outlet and drain cock for the
coolant. The core contains many tubes through which coolant flows from the upper tank to the
lower tank as well as to cooling fins which radiate heat away from the coolant in the tubes. The
air sucked through the radiator by the electric fan, as well as the wind generated by the vehicle's
travel, passes through the radiator, cooling the coolant. Models with automatic transmission
include an automatic transmission fluid cooler built into the lower tank of the radiator. A fan with
an electric motor is mounted behind the radiator to assist the flow of air through the radiator. The
fan operates when the engine coolant temperature becomes high in order to prevent it from be-
coming too high.
RADIATOR CAP
The radiator cap is a pressure type cap which seals the radiator, resulting in pressurization of the
radiator as the coolant expands. The pressurization prevents the coolant from boiling even when
the engine coolant temperature exceeds 100°C (212°F). A relief valve (pressurization valve) and a
vacuum valve (negative pressure valve) are built into the radiator cap. The relief valve opens and
lets steam escape through the overflow pipe when the pressure generated inside the cooling sys-
tem exceeds the limit (coolant temperature: 110±120°C (230±248°F), pressure; 58.8103.0 kpa
(0.6±1.05 kgf/cm
2, 8.5±14.9 psi). The vacuum valve opens to alleviate the vacuum which develops
in the cooling system after the engine is stopped and the engine coolant temperature drops. The
valve's opening allows the coolant in the reservoir tank to return to the cooling system.
RESERVOIR TANK
The reservoir tank is used to catch coolant which overflows from the cooling system as a result
of volumetric expansion when the coolant is heated. The coolant in the reservoir tank returns to
the radiator when the coolant temperature drops, thus keeping the radiator full at all times and
avoiding needless coolant loss.
Check the reservoir tank level to learn if the coolant needs to be replenished.
WATER PUMP
The water pump is used for forced circulation of coolant through the cooling system. It is
mounted on the front of the cylinder block and driven by a timing belt.
THERMOSTAT
The thermostat has a wax type bypass valve and is mounted in the water inlet housing. The
thermostat includes a type of automatic valve operated by fluctuations in the engine coolant
temperature. This valve closes when the engine coolant temperature drops, preventing the
circulation of coolant through the engine and thus permitting the engine to warm up rapidly. The
valve opens when the engine coolant temperature has risen, allowing the circulation of coolant.
Wax inside the thermostat expands when heated and contracts when cooled. Heating the wax
thus generates pressure which overpowers the force of the spring which keeps the valve closed,
thus opening the valve. When the wax cools, its contraction allows the force of the spring to take
effect once more, closing the valve. The thermostat in this engine operates at a temperature of
82
C (180
F).
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2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY
There should not be any excessive deposits of rust or
scales around the radiator cap or radiator filler hole,
and the engine coolant should be free from oil.
If excessively dirty, replace the engine coolant.
3. REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT
(a) Remove the radiator cap.
CAUTION: To avoid the danger of being burned, do not
remove It while the engine and radiator are still hot, as
fluid and steam can be blown out under pressure.
(b) Drain the engine coolant from the radiator drain cock
and engine drain plug. (Engine drain plug at the right
rear of cylinder block.)
(c) Close the drain cock and plug.
Torque (Engine drain plug):
13 N±m (130 kgf±cm, 9 ft±lbf)
(d) Slowly fill the system with coolant.
Use a good brand of ethylene±glycol base
coolant and mix it according to the
manufacturer 's directions.
Using engine coolant which includes more than
5096 ethylene±glycol (but not more than 7096) is
recommended.
NOTICE:
wDo not use a alcohol type coolant.
wThe engine coolant should be mixed with demineral±
ized water or distilled water.
Capacity (w/ Heater):
8.3 liters (6.7 US qts, 5.5 Imp.qts)
(a) Reinstall the radiator cap.
(f) Warm up the engine and check for leaks.
(g) Recheck the engine coolant level and refill as neces±
sary.
COOLANT CHECK AND
REPLACEMENT
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIR
TANK
The engine coolant level should be between the
ºLOWº and ªFULLº lines.
If low, check for leaks and add engine coolant up to
the ªFULLº line.
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SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
SERVICE DATA
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Valve opening temperature
Valve lift
Water bypass pipe x Water pump cover
Radiator oil cooler x Radiator lower tank Water pump x Water pump cover
No.2 idler pulley x Cylinder block Water inlet x Water pump coverRelief valve opening pressure
Water pump x Cylinder blockCylinder block x Drain plug
Water inlet x Water pump
Radiator oil cooler pipe
Radiator support boltElectric
cooling fanRotating amperage
Part tightened Radiator cap
Plate height Thermostat
Radiator
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A pressure feeding lubrication system has been adopted to supply oil to the moving parts of this
engine. The lubrication system consists of an oil pan, oil pump, oil filter and other external parts
which supply oil to the moving parts in the engine block. The oil circuit is shown in the illustration
at the top of the previous page. Oil from the oil pan is pumped up by the oil pump. After it passes
through the oil filter, it is through the various oil holes in the crankshaft and cylinder block. After
passing through the cylinder block and performing its lubricating function, the oil is returned by
gravity to the oil pan. A dipstick on the center left side of the cylinder block is provided to check
the oil level.
OIL PUMP
The oil pump pumps up oil from the oil pan and feeds it under pressure to the various parts of the
engine. An oil strainer is mounted in front of the inlet to the oil pump to remove impurities. The
oil pump itself is a trochoid type pump, inside of which is a drive rotor and a driven rotor. When
the drive rotor rotates, the driven rotor rotates in the same direction, and since the axis of the
drive rotor shaft is different from the center of the driven rotor, the space between the two rotors
changes as they rotate. Oil is drawn in when the space widens and is discharged when the space
becomes narrow.
OIL PRESSURE REGULATOR (RELIEF VALVE)
At high engine speeds, the engine oil supplied by the oil pump exceeds the capacity of the engine
to utilize it. For that reason, the oil pressure regulator works to prevent an oversupply of oil.
During normal oil supply, a coil spring and valve keep the bypass closed, but when too much oil
is being fed, the pressure becomes extremely high, overpowering the force of the spring and
opening the valves. This allows the excess oil to flow through the valve and return to the oil pan.
OIL FILTER
The oil filter is a full flow type filter with a relief valve built into the paper filter element. Particles
of metal from wear, airborne dirt, carbon and other impurities can get into the oil during use and
could cause accelerated wear or seizing if allowed to circulate through the engine. The oil filter,
integrated into the oil line, removes these impurities as the oil passes through it. The filter is
mounted outside the engine to simplify replacement of the filter element. A relief valve is also
included ahead of the filter element to relieve the high oil pressure in case the filter element
becomes clogged with impurities. The relief valve opens when the oil pressure overpowers the
force of the spring. Oil passing through the relief valve bypasses the oil filter and flows directly
into the main oil hole in the engine.
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