Goal: remove/replace or restore the water-pump pulley assembly on Toyota 1RZ / 1RZ‑E / 2RZ / 2RZ‑E engines, with ordered mechanical steps and the theory behind each action and how it fixes the fault. Concise, step-by-step with brief theory for each step.

Preparation and diagnosis (before starting)
1. Symptoms to confirm: belt squeal at idle/under load, pulley wobble when spun by hand, grinding or growling from pump area, coolant leak at pump shaft.
Theory: pulleys/bearings that are worn produce noise; a failing shaft seal leaks coolant; a wobbling pulley causes belt misalignment and accelerated wear.

2. Safety & prep: engine cold, parking brake engaged, wheels chocked, battery negative disconnected if working near electrical components or fan clutch; have a drain pan, coolant, replacement pulley or pump, gasket/seal, belt(s) if worn, tools (socket set, breaker bar, torque wrench, pulley puller/gear puller, screwdrivers, pry bar, penetrating oil).
Theory: cooling system under pressure and hot coolant cause burns; correct tools prevent damage to shafts and splines.

Ordered procedure with theory (each step = action + why it’s done)
1. Drain enough coolant to lower the level below the water pump.
Theory: prevents coolant spillage when the pump/pulley or housing is removed; reduces contamination and corrosion risk.

2. Remove drive accessories blocking access: splash shields, belt covers, fan shroud (if applicable).
Theory: gives working room and visibility; fan shroud removal avoids damaging it when pulling the pulley or pump.

3. Release and remove the accessory drive belt (serpentine or V-belt). Loosen the tensioner or move alternator/tensioner to slacken belt and slide it off the water-pump pulley.
Theory: must remove belt so pulley can be removed and to avoid scratching belt or other pulleys; also inspect belt for wear—replacing a worn belt avoids reintroducing noise.

4. Remove fan and fan clutch assembly if it blocks pulley access (on engines with mechanical fan). Use correct wrench on fan clutch or use studs to hold and unthread hub.
Theory: fan/fan clutch often mounted to pulley or pump hub; removal prevents interference and allows full access to pulley bolts.

5. Mark relative alignment of pulleys or components if replacement will differ (optional). Remove any center bolt(s) securing the pulley to the pump shaft. Use proper socket and hold shaft from turning (use locking tool or engage flywheel with starter bolt method if safe). Apply penetrating oil to stuck bolts and back off slowly.
Theory: the center bolt clamps the pulley to the pump shaft. Correct removal avoids damaging shaft threads. Marking alignment helps reassembly and alignment (keyways).

6. Use a proper pulley/gear puller to extract the pulley from the pump shaft. Apply even force, backing bolts in small increments to avoid cocking. If the pulley is pressed on, a puller removes it without bending the pump shaft.
Theory: pulleys are often pressed or interference-fitted; using a puller prevents shaft damage and avoids deforming the pulley or housing.

7. Inspect the pump shaft, bearing play, and seal: spin shaft/pulley by hand (with pulley off) and feel for radial play, roughness or scoring. Inspect shaft for seal lip wear and housing for corrosion.
Theory: bearing wear manifests as axial/radial play and rough rotation; a leaking pump usually means seal failure — often the correct repair is replacing the pump assembly, not only the pulley.

8. Decide repair scope:
- If only pulley is damaged (bent or groove worn) but shaft/bearing/seal good: replace pulley.
- If bearing noise, play, or leaking seal: replace the entire water pump (preferred).
Theory: pulley is a driven component; if bearings/seal are compromised, a new pulley only is temporary—bearing failure will continue to damage pulley and belt.

9. If replacing pump: remove pump mounting bolts and remove pump from engine; prepare mating surfaces, clean old gasket material, install new gasket or O‑ring as specified by Toyota. If only pulley: fit new pulley onto cleaned shaft. Use manufacturer-specified press fit technique or light heating of pulley (if allowed) and align keyway; press on straight using a vise or appropriate driver, avoid hammering on the pump shaft.
Theory: proper gasket/seal and straight installation prevent leaks and ensure axial alignment; pressing on a pulley incorrectly damages seal/bearing and creates runout.

10. Assemble pulley and secure center bolt to the pump shaft. Tighten to Toyota torque spec in stages, holding the shaft so it doesn’t turn. If replacing pump: install pump with bolts in a criss-cross pattern and torque to spec.
Theory: correct torquing ensures clamping force that keeps pulley seated and pump sealed; uneven torque distorts flange and causes leaks/runout.

11. Reinstall fan/fan clutch (if removed) and accessory belt. Apply proper belt tension or set tensioner. Check belt alignment across all pulleys.
Theory: correct tension prevents slip (noise) and avoids overloading bearings; alignment prevents lateral loading of the pulley and premature wear.

12. Refill with correct coolant mixture, bleed the cooling system of air per Toyota procedure (open bleed valves, run engine to thermostat opening, top up, repeat).
Theory: trapped air causes hot spots and false overheating; correct coolant restores cooling capacity and prevents corrosion.

13. Run engine and observe: check for leaks at pump, listen for bearing noise, watch belt for wobble and alignment, verify temperature normal. Road test under load and recheck torque and coolant level after cool‑down.
Theory: operational verification confirms elimination of original symptoms; immediate rechecks detect fast-fail issues like loose bolts or leaks.

How the repair fixes the fault (mechanical theory, concise)
- Pulley issues: bending, corrosion, or groove wear cause belt mis-tracking, noise, and uneven belt wear. Replacing the pulley restores concentric rotation and correct belt seating, removing noise and preventing belt damage.
- Bearing failure: bearings supporting the pump shaft produce radial/axial play and noise. Replacing the pump assembly removes worn bearings, restoring smooth rotation and correct sealing.
- Seal failure: a failed shaft seal leaks coolant. Replacing the pump (or seal, if serviceable) restores the fluid barrier and prevents coolant loss and overheating.
- Alignment/tension: correct installation, torque, and belt tension restore proper load distribution across pulleys and bearings, preventing recurrence.

Brief practical tips (do quickly, no fluff)
- If pump shows bearing play or seal leak, replace the whole pump—pulley-only fixes are temporary.
- Use a proper puller and press—never hammer the pulley on/off the shaft. Hammering damages seal and bearing.
- Always use new gaskets/seals and correct coolant after the job.
- Torque bolts to Toyota specs (refer to service manual) and follow proper bolt-tightening patterns.

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