How to Remove and Replace the Drive Belts on a Toyota 5VZ (3.4L V6) Engine

In this video, I show you how to R&R the drive belts on my 1998 Toyota 4Runner with the 5VZ Engine.

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5VZ Drive Belts:

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[denwhisperer]

My 1997 ‘Runner has 307K miles and runs likes a fine clock. Bought it here in GA back in 1999 with mileage @ 32K and is still generally in excellent condition with no rust whatsoever. One of the very best purchases of al time since on this green Earth. Really appreciate the tutorial. Great job!

[davidshahan]

I just want to say thank you. We bought my wife a 1996 Toyota 4Runner to restore and your videos have came in handy. Keep doing what your doing.

[katwomyn]

I just bought a 2002 4Runner and I have no idea what I'm doing. Watching your videos gave me the confidence to start off with replacing the spark plugs, wires and ignition coils. I just wanted to say thank you. I think you're so awesome, and if you were local I would 1000% go to any classes you offered. I WISH I had friends to hang out with at 1am on a Saturday morning wrenching on our Yotas! lol. I really appreciate your videos, Thank you so much!!

[Kingfisher]

Faye certainly wish I would have seen this video before I attempted to remove and replace the alternator on my 97 4Runner this project was definitely up there with one of the worst ever I accidentally removed the oil dipstick bottom tube none of the videos were clear and concise with good lighting now I have to go back and replace the belts I accidentally dropped one of the long bolts down on top of the skid plate which I had to remove I give mechanics like you a lot of respect cuz they can do this day and and day out keep up the good work I really appreciate everything you do to show others

[israelrodriguez]

I like the sound of your voice, it helps reduce the stress of learning something you’ve never done before.
Great attitude! Keep up the excellent work!

[tonyl]

I have been search for videos on this Toyota 5VZ (3.4L V6) engines and this is so far the best video tutorial I have ever seen. Really clear and enunciating. No shaky camera or noisy background. Also I very much appreciate you taking off some parts, such as the upper radiator hose and the sensor connector, only for good quality filming. Thank you!

[fishboyswim]

Just found this channel, nice to say a rad lady doing car repairs on youtube, hope you inspire others!

[dominickmckenzie]

I just worked a 16 hour shift and my PS belt snapped on the way home, your video just made my day.

[dan]

Idk why I check other videos first. Everytime I come to your videos shit gets 1000x simpler

[dhjet]

I've watched a bunch of videos about doing this job, and this video is BY FAR the best. Even with using your phone to make the video. Better than the one on TacomaWorld forum. Good job.

[ronjensen]

I have a jeep and work on it all the time. This was the first time working on a Toyota and you saved me so much time. You have a new subscriber!!!

[JPAutoService]

Your generation 4runner is quite literally the most reliable vehicle ever made. Sadly, here in Ohio they are almost all lost to the local salt truck. A guy that works for me has a 1997 with 386k miles, rusty patched frame (ohio salt), all original ball joints still good, perfect engine, perfect trans and nothing else wrong. Not even a check engine light.

[bustedkeel]

You have a talent for making this job look really easy and stress-free!

[Kingfisher]

Faye, you are such a rock star. You are so funny with your chicken. And you're so informative, thank you for helping me once again. With my Toyota forerunner, you go, girl.

[VW]

I get a kick out of the high speed sections when your still talking it cracks me up. Love the videos and I don't even own a Toyota ;-)

[joeskdekorner]

Thanks for the information. I was reading about the guy from Ohio who spoke of our state losing many of these to rust. I agree. I picked up a 3rd gen 4runner that needed mostly brake and suspension work with hardly any rust. I didn't have to pay a premium and it was my oldest son's first vehicle. He loves it. The next video on the list will be the timing belt change. I appreciate your efforts in making the videos easy and fun to watch. I myself just picked up a 2005 Sequoia and apart from the usual issues I am very pleased with it, as with all my Toyotas. I look forward to catching more of you.

[jamesmaroon]

Hey Faye. I know that this video was done a while ago. But I was working on my sisters Toyota 4 Runner and didn't know how to take them off. Thanks for doing this video. It helped SO much. Thanks again.

[tonytavary]

I just want to say thank you for this video. This was the only video I found that covered all 3 belts in one video for this engine. Your video was very easy to follow, the best was you really remind me of my daughter who is also a shade tree mechanic (like her dad). Thanks again!.

[dant]

Thank you for the video. Just completed daughter’s 2000 SR5. One thing I did was unscrew airbox and left up and back. Otherwise could not get good attack vector on steering pump tensioner screw.

[jron]

Love how your nuts & bolts come off so easy.