I am replacing the oil pan but it is hitting on the power steering pump, theres a belt that runs thru it and other components, does the belt need to come out also or should i be able to just loosen the pump?

you might have a leek and ther is no oil in the system
no oil no power assistance
fill the reservoir and run the engine, move the steering from one side to another for a while than check if there is any oil under the car. if so you have a leek that needs to be solved

It's in the sump,remove sump jack up motor to gain removal of sump pan.

Here's a link on replacing your oil pump,it says to remove timing belt which means I will send a link on that too,k. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Components Oil Pump AutoZone com Here's the second link on removing your timing belt,best to put a new belt on too. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Components Timing Belt Sprockets AutoZone... Here's a 3rd link on removing timing belt cover. http://www.autozone.com/repairinfo/repairguide/repairGuideContent.jsp?pageId=0996b43f8037a037 Here's how to remove rear cover. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Components Timing Belt Rear Cover AutoZone... Here's how to remove oil pan. Repair Guides Engine Mechanical Components Oil Pan AutoZone com

Remove the bolt that runs thru the engines motor mounts, not the ones that attach it to the engine block. Take a 2x4 and put it on a floor jack so the jack won't damage the front pulley. Raise the engine with the floor jack to get enough clearance to manuver the pan around the steering components once thw oil pan bolts have been removed. Watch the fan blades don't hit the radiator.

If the oil pan will clear the steering components without jacking up the engine then drop the pan and unbolt the oil pump. You'll need to get a new pan gasket for the oil pan too.

It's my understanding that the Avalon and Camry for said year are the same in respect to
the oil pump.I was able to come up with a video to show you how all the stuff has to be removed
from the front of the engine in order to get to the oil pump for replacement.This took some time
to find,but I do not mind.My friend,you've a lot of work ahead of you.I've been thru it before,and
won't do it again.Best of luck to you in your endeaver.
URL/YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NvTu1zr-P4
Now the oil pump proceedure in print:
Instructions
Remove Oil Pump
1
Drive your Toyota Camry up onto ramps or lifts so you have room to work as you pull out the oil pump.
You could also use a jack, but make sure you brace the front wheels so they don't roll. In addition,
set the emergency break firmly into position so the car doesn't roll.
2
Drain the oil out of your engine and disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the fender apron
seal and the undercover, the front exhaust pipe, and the front exhaust pipe bracket from the No. 1
oil pan.
3
Remove the following components in order: the alternator drive belt, the air conditioner compressor,
the power steering pump drive belt and the adjusting strut, the timing belt along with the belt
pulleys, the rear timing belt cover, the air conditioning compressor housing bracket, the No. 2 oil
pan and oil strainer, as well as the No. 1 oil pan and baffle plate.
4
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor and remove all nine of the oil pump bolts. Remember where
each bolt was located.
5
Take out the oil pump body by reaching in and grasping between the oil pump and main bearing cap.
Remove the O-ring from the cylinder block then remove the plug, gasket, spring and relief valve
from the oil pump body.
6
Finish by taking out all nine screws, the pump body cover and the driven rotors. Clean all
components to remove contaminants.
Install the Oil Pump
7
Install the new oil pump by slipping it into the same spot where the old one was. Reconnect
the following: the driven rotors, the drive pump body cover, all nine screws, the oil pump
relief valve, the spring, the gasket and the plug to the oil pump body.
8
Insert a new O-ring onto the cylinder block and add liquid sealant to the oil pump and the
engine block. Put the oil pump back on the engine block.
9
Add and tighten the bolts over several passes, keeping the torque even. The 10 mm head should
be 69 in-lb. and the 12 mm head should be 14 ft-lb.
10
Reconnect the crankshaft position sensor, torquing the bolt to 69 in-lb. Insert the No. 1 oil
pan and oil strainer and the No. 2 oil pan.
11
Reinstall the air conditioner compressor housing bracket, tightening the bolts to 18 ft-lb.
Add the rear timing belt cover, tightening those bolts to 74 in-lb. Insert the timing belt
pulleys, the timing belt and the adjusting strut and power steering drive belt, tightening those
bolts and the nut to 32 ft-lb.
12
Install the air conditioning compressor, the alternator drive belt and the front exhaust pipe
bracket to the No. 1 oil pan, torquing the bolts to 15 ft-lb. Add the front exhaust pipe, the
undercover, and the right fender apron seal.
13
Connect the negative battery cable and fill the engine with fresh oil. Start your Toyota Camry
and look for leaks in your working area.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 2.4L Engine Fig. 1: Location of the power steering pump - 2.4L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect and cap the power steering fluid lines from the pump.
3. Remove the mounting bolts, then remove the power steering pump. To install:
   
4. Install the power steering pump.
5. Install the pump mounting bolts and tighten to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
6. Uncap and connect the fluid lines to the power steering pump. Tighten the line fittings to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).
7. Connect the negative battery cable.
8. Fill the power steering pump with fluid and bleed the air from the system.
9. Road test the vehicle and verify no leaks.

3.1 Engine Fig. 2: Power steering pump mounting detail - 3.1L engine

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the serpentine drive belt.
3. Unfasten the power steering pump-to-engine bolts.
4. Pull the pump forward, then disconnect and plug the pressure tubes. NOTE: Place a rag under the pressure tubes to contain any excess power steering fluid.
   
5. Remove the engine mount, and remove the pump. NOTE: To remove the engine mount, support the engine with a suitable jack by the oil pan. Make sure to use a thin piece of wood on the jack pad to disperse the weight and prevent oil pan damage. To install:
   
6. Position the pump and install the engine mount. Tighten the engine support-to-mount bolts to 96 ft. lbs. (130 Nm). Tighten the engine mount-to-body bolts to 49 ft. lbs. (66 Nm) and the nut to 31 ft. lbs. (42 Nm), and remove the jack from the oil pan.
7. Unplug and connect the pressure tubes.
8. Install the serpentine drive belt.
9. Fill the power steering pump reservoir with the proper type and amount of fluid. Bleed the power steering system.
10. Connect the negative battery cable and check for leaks.

Power Steering Pump - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

3.0L OHV (2 valve) Engine
(see Figures 1 and 2)



Fig. 1: Power steering system-3.0L OHV (2-valve)



Fig. 2: A few special tools are required to remove and install the pulley on the power steering pump

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Remove the alternator.
4. Drain and remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
5. Position a drain pan under the power steering pump underneath the vehicle. Disconnect the hydraulic pressure and return lines and allow to drain.
6. Remove the idler pulley from the power steering pump support.
7. Remove the bracket mounting bolt located under the belt tensioner mounting.
8. Remove 2 retaining nuts from the bracket mounting studs. Remove both mounting studs, and pull off the power steering pump support with the pump attached.
9. Clamp the pump support bracket in a suitable vise.
10. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the pump shaft using Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B, or equivalent. Remove the 3 bolts retaining the power steering pump to the power steering pump support and remove the power steering pump.
    

To install:

1. Install the power steering pump to the power steering pump support.
2. Install the power steering pump pulley using Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C, or equivalent; the pulley face must be flush within 0.010 inch (0.25mm) of the pump shaft.
3. Install the power steering pump/pump support and torque nuts/bolt to 17-24 ft. lbs. (23-32 Nm).
4. Complete the installation by reversing the removal procedure.
5. Fill the power steering reservoir with power steering fluid.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Run the engine and check for leaks and proper operation. Bleed the power steering system if needed.

Hope this helps.

2.2L VIN 4 To Remove:

1. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Drive belt.
   • Drive belt tensioner.
   • Alternator.
   • Power steering pump. Place the pump aside with the lines attached.
2. Lift the vehicle.
3. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Oil pan.
   • Crankshaft pulley and hub.
   • Timing cover bolts.
   • Timing cover. If necessary, tap with a rubber mallet to loosen the cover.
4. Clean the mating surfaces.

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Timing cover gasket.
   • Timing cover and the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (97 in. lbs.).
   • Crankshaft pulley hub and the crankshaft pulley.
   • Oil pan.
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Install or connect the following:
   • Power steering pump.
   • Alternator.
   • Drive belt tensioner.
   • Drive belt.

3 bolts should be holes in the pully too go thru with an extension if their are no holes in the pully then you nee a power steering pump pully remover it can be rented for 5.00 at auto zone