2000 TOYOTA CAMRY coolant reservoir

The 5S±FE engine is an in±line, 4±cylinder engine with the cylinders numbered 1±2±3±4
from the front. The crankshaft is supported by five bearings inside the crankcase. These bearings
are made of aluminum alloy.
The crankshaft is integrated with eight weights for balance. Oil holes are placed in the center of
the crankshaft to supply oil to the connecting rods, bearing, pistons and other components.
The firing order is 1±3±4±2. The cylinder head is made of aluminum alloy, with a cross flow
type intake and exhaust layout and with pent±roof type combustion chambers. The spark plugs
are located in the center of the combustion chambers.
The intake manifold has four independent long ports and utilizes the inertial supercharging effect
to improve engine torque at low and medium speeds.
Exhaust and intake valves are equipped with irregular pitch springs made of special valve spring
carbon steel which are capable of functioning no matter what the engine speed.
The intake camshaft is driven by a timing belt, and a gear on the intake camshaft engages with
a gear on the exhaust camshaft to drive it. The cam journal is supported at five places between
the valve lifters of each cylinder and on the front end of the cylinder head. Lubrication of the cam
journals and gears is accomplished by oil being supplied through the oiler port in the center of the
camshaft.
Adjustment of the valve clearance is done by means of an outer shim type system, in which valve
adjusting shims are located above the valve lifters. This permits replacement of the shims without
removal of the camshafts.
Pistons are made of high temperature±resistant aluminum alloy, and a depression is built into
the piston head to prevent interference with the valves.
Piston pins are the full±floating type, with the pins fastened to neither the piston boss nor the
connecting rods. Instead, snap rings are fitted on both ends of the pins, preventing the pins from
falling out.
The No.1 compression ring is made of steel and the No.2 compression ring is made of cast iron.
The oil ring is made of a combination of steel and stainless steel. The outer diameter of each
piston ring is slightly larger than the diameter of the piston and the flexibility of the rings allows
them to hug the cylinder walls when they are mounted on the piston. Compression rings No.1 and
No.2 work to prevent gas leakage from the cylinder and the oil ring works to scrape oil off the
cylinder walls to prevent it from entering the combustion chambers.
The cylinder block is made of cast iron. It has four cylinders which are approximately twice the
length of the piston stroke. The top of each cylinder is closed off by the cylinder head and the
lower end of the cylinders becomes the crankcase, in which the crankshaft is installed. In
addition, the cylinder block contains a water jacket, through which coolant is pumped to cool the
cylinders.
The oil pan is bolted onto the bottom of the cylinder block. The oil pan is an oil reservoir made of
pressed sheet steel. A dividing plate is included 'inside the oil pan to keep sufficient oil in the
bottom of the pan even when the vehicle is tilted. This dividing plate also prevents the oil from
making waves when the vehicle is stopped suddenly and the oil shifts away from the oil pump
suction pipe.
The 5S±FE engine uses two balance shafts. The balance shafts are fitted in balance shaft
housings that are located at the bottom of the cylinder block. The No. 1 balance shaft is driven by
the drive gear of the crankshaft No.3 counterweight at twice the speed of the crankshaft. The No.
2 balance shaft is driven by the No±1 balance shaft at the same speed in the same direction as the
crankshaft. The balance shafts are designed to eliminate secondary inertia force from the engine,
thereby reducing the engine noise (booming noise).
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ENGINE OIL INSPECTION
1. CHECK OIL QUALITY
Check the oil for deterioration, entry of water, dis±
coloring or thinning.
If oil quality is visibly poor, replace it.
Oil grade:
API grade SG or SH, Energy Conserving II multi±
grade engine oil or ILSAC multigrade engine oil.
Recommended viscosity is as shown in the illustra±
tion.
TUNE±UP
ENGINE COOLANT INSPECTION
1. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL AT RESERVOIR
TANK
The engine coolant level should be between the
ªLOWº and ªFULLº lines at low temperature.
If low, check for leaks and add engine coolant up to
the ªFULLº
2. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT QUALITY
There should be no 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.
2. CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The oil level should be between the ªLº and ªFº marks
on the dipstick.
If low, check for leakage and add oil up to the ªFº
mark.
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TIMING BELT REMOVAL
(See Components for Removal and Installation)
1. DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE
FROM BATTERY
CAUTION: Work must be started after 90 seconds from
the time the ignition switch is turned to the 'LOCK'
position and the negative (±) terminal cable is discon±
nected from the battery.
2. REMOVE ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK
(a) Disconnect the reservoir hose.
(b) While pushing the tab of the bracket, remove the
reservoir tank.
3. REMOVE GENERATOR (See page CH±10)
4. REMOVE RH FRONT WHEEL
5. REMOVE RH FENDER APRON SEAL
8. REMOVE ENGINE MOVING CONTROL ROD
Remove the 3 bolts and control rod.
9. DISCONNECT CONNECTOR FROM GROUND WIRE
ON RH FENDER APRON7. SLIGHTLY JACK UP ENGINE
Raise the engine enough to remove the weight from
the engine mounting on the right side. 6. REMOVE PS DRIVE BELT
Loosen the 2 bolts, and remove the drive belt.
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19. INSTALL RH FENDER APRON SEAL
20. INSTALL RH FRONT WHEEL
21. INSTALL GENERATOR (See page CH±24)
Drive belt tension:
w/ A/C
New belt
175 + 5 lbf
Used belt
130 + 10 lbf
w/o A/C
New belt
125 + 25 lbf
Used belt
95 + 20 lbf
22. INSTALL ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK
23. CONNECT NEGATIVE (±) TERMINAL CABLE TO
BATTERY 18. INSTALL AND ADJUST PS DRIVE BELT
Install the drive belt with the pivot and adjusting bolts.
Drive belt tension:
New belt
125 + 25 lbf
Used belt
80 + 20 I bf (b) Tighten the 3 bolts in the sequence shown.
Torque: 64 N±m (650 kgf±cm. 47 ft±lbf)
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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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2. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT (See page EG1±241)
3. w/ CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM:
REMOVE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR COVER
4. DISCONNECT ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH CONNECTOR FROM FAN SHROUD
5. DISCONNECT ELECTRIC COOLING FAN
CONNECTORS
9. REMOVE RADIATOR AND ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and 2 upper supports.
(b) Lift out the radiator.
(c) Remove the 2 lower radiator supports. 6. DISCONNECT RADIATOR HOSES
(a) Disconnect the upper hose from the radiator side.
(b) Disconnect the lower from the water inlet pipe.
7. DISCONNECT ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR
HOSE
10. REMOVE RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
11. A/T:
REMOVE A/T OIL COOLER HOSES 8. A/T:
DISCONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES
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(b) Place the radiator in position, and install the 2 upper
supports with the 2 bolts.
HINT: After installation, check that the rubber cushion
(A) of the support is not depressed.
Torque: 13 N±m (130 kgf±cm, 9 ft±lbf)
6. INSTALL RADIATOR AND ELECTRIC COOLING
FANS
(a) Place the 2 lower radiator supports in position on the
body. 4. A/T:
INSTALL A/T OIL COOLER HOSES
5. INSTALL RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
8. CONNECT ENGINE COOLANT RESERVOIR HOSE
9. CONNECT RADIATOR HOSES 7. A/T:
CONNECT OIL COOLER HOSES
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