Q: How to remove and install the oil pump on V6 engine for 1997 through 2001 Toyota Solara and 1997 through 2001 Toyota Avalon?
A: Remove the O-ring, oil pressure relief valve snap ring, retainer, spring, and valve. Also, check the components for damage. Also, replace the Crankshaft Seal, place the rotors into the pump body, pack the pump with petroleum, and install the cover. Lubricate the oil pressure relief valve and mount the valve components. Install the oil pump bolts, install the oil pick-up tube, and reinstall the other parts.
Q: How do you remove the oil pump on V6 engine for 2002 through 2008 Toyota Solara and 2002 through 2006 Toyota Avalon?
A: First of all, to remove the oil pump, you can take off the Oil Pan, Timing Belt, lower timing belt idler pulley, and crankshaft sprocket. Also, remove the oil pick-up tube, alternator, compressor bracket, power steering pump adjusting bar, and lower timing belt idler pulley. Detach the oil pump, and remove the O-ring and oil pressure relief valve components. When you are installing the oil pump make sure you grease the seal's outer edge and insert it into place. Lubricate the oil pressure relief valve with engine oil and install the valve components.
Q: How do you remove the oil pump on V4 engine for 1997 through 2001 Toyota Solara and 1997 through 2001 Toyota Avalon?
A: Take off the Oil Pan, nuts/bolts, and oil pick-up tube when replacing the oil pump. Remove the lower idler pulley, crankshaft pulley, Timing Belt, and crankshaft sprocket. Detach the oil pump cover and replace any worn parts. For installation, restore the seal for the drive rotor shaft as well as the crankshaft.
Q: How do you remove the oil pump on V4 engine for 2002 through 2008 Toyota Solara and 2002 through 2006 Toyota Avalon?
A: First of all, detach the Timing Chain, crankshaft sprocket, and oil pump drive chain. Next, scrape off the sealant from the pump body and engine block. Also, check the oil pump and chain for damage. For installation, you can lubricate the pump cavity, place it with a new gasket, and tighten the bolts.