Toyota Avalon 1995-2004 Lexus ES300 1994-2001
Camry 1994-2001 RX300 1999-2003
Highlander 2001-2003
Sienna 1998-2003
Solara 1999-2003

This video on a '97 Toyota Avalon 3.0L V6 1MZ-FE will show you how to replace the timing belt, water pump, idler pulley, tensioner pulley, camshaft seals and crankshaft seal. The customer's car had 169K miles and engine oil leakage was coming from below the right front wheel. This type of leakage usually points to worn camshaft seals. If the seals are not replaced, oil will eventually migrate to the belt which will weaken it and the belt will eventually snap. Replacement OE (original equipment) part brands: Mitsuboshi Timing Belt; Aisin Water Pump; Koyo and GMB or NTN Idler & Tensioner Pulleys; NSK? Seals.
Since I've done numerous MZ-FE belt replacements, at a moderate pace, I can complete this repair in under 5 hours with my tool set. For first time DIY at home mechanics, with the right tools, approximately 8 to 12 hours. You will see in this video I use powered electric impact tools. Using these tools increases my productivity by at least 50%. Some people have commented in my other videos that I'm running the risk of breaking/shearing off nuts and bolts using powered tools. It really doesn't matter if you're using mechanical or powered tools; if the nut/bolt is rust frozen, penetrating oil is not used and not using the technique of gradually loosening and tightening to work the nut/bolt loose, the bolt will shear off or the threads will strip.

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To perform this procedure on the 3MZFE engine, refer to these videos (Sienna & Camry 3MZFE):

   • Toyota Sienna V6 3MZ-FE Timing Belt, ...  
   • Toyota Camry V6 3MZ-FE Timing Belt, W...  

Toyota 1MZFE Parts and Specialty Tool:

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Toyota 90311-38034 Seal, Type T Oil (Cam Seal)
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Bando OEM Alternator / AC Belt:
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Camshaft Seal Removal Tool:
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Chain Strap Wrench:
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Right Angle Portable Electric Drill (for the Wire Cup Brush):
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If you do not feel comfortable using a chain strap wrench to remove the camshaft pulley bolt, you can try using a universal pulley holder tool. You'll need to use this in conjunction with a "cheater bar".

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