3.4L 5VZ - FE - Alternator and Belt Replacement - 2002 4runner

I show you how I replaced the Alternator and belt in our 2002 Toyota 4runner SE named Ron Burgundy . You can see our build thread here:

This engine , the 3.4l 5VZ-FE is
also in these vehicles:

1995–2004 Toyota Tacoma
2000–2004 Toyota Tundra
1995–1998 Toyota T-100
1996–2002 Toyota 4Runner
1993–2004 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Granvia

Craftsman 20 Piece Ratcheting Wrench Set, Inch / Metric

Nikon D5200 24.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera (Black) 18-55mm

[someoneyouprobablydontknow]

Ha. I commented here a little over 5 years ago when I was 13. Nice to see you're still helping people out! Im 19 now. Still got that 4runner. Gonna be working on it some more pretty soon for plugs and coils. Got my own tools and supplies now, but I wont forget this video guiding me through my first major part replacement on that car. Thanks again!

[JoseJimenez-mefq]

Hello Ronin, I am getting ready to replace all my drive belts. I just watched about ten videos before coming across yours. Thank you for making this great video it was very informative.

[alialsadiq]

If everyone makes you video like this on how to fix, replace, test car problems, and the weather was nice always, mechanics would lose their jobs. Extraordinary video. Great job man

[exceleratorjoshua]

Bro your video helped me out soo much. I did all my belts because my alternator belt was squealing. Took 2 hours to do it but I'm happy with results.

[MHZ]

I just revisited this video after getting a new battery (Interstate Megatron Plus) and a high output alternator (140Amps) and will tackle the alternator swap this weekend. The original is still going strong after 17 years and 240K miles BTW! Thanks again for the great quality video and instructions! While I'm in there, will also replace my 50mm tension bolt with the preferred 90mm and call it a day!

[jetirex]

Thank you for this! Ended up removing the airbox whilst trying to tension the alternator belt as the tensioner is a PIA to get to.

[p-dub]

Getting ready to change the belts on my gen 3 4runner and wanted to thank you for the great shots for the placement of the bolts that need to be loosened. The music made it seem easy...keep up the great videos.

[oherroprease]

power steering tensioner bolt was such a PITA!!! Just a tip for everyone get yourself a 14mm swivel head gear wrench for it. Thanks again for the video

[edwardmonsariste]

One step that I did to make this job easier, I removed the air box assembly up to the flex hose intake. The same thing that you would do if changing your spark plugs on passenger side.
It made getting to the hidden adjuster bolt that’s under the power steering pump so much easier. I almost took off the fan because access is TIGHT! but got through it with fan on.
It is still a tough job on an older vehicle, on my uncle’s 1999 4Runner SR5, and I’m just a DIY home garage guy.
I still prefer a single serpentine belt with a tensioner pulley. Plus don’t have to worry about belt tension adjustments. 15 minute change verses 2 hours for me. And no scraped up arms lol.

[trentonanderson]

Thanks for the video! Helped me replace the alternator on my 4runner despite a massive snowstorm

[ManypossibilitiesGaoLY]

I like how there's so much room and space to get in and work on the vehicle.

[oherroprease]

Thank for the video, I'm about to tackle this after work today. Also I feel like an indian now listening to this music.

[MHZ]

4:50 Thanks for providing the specs for replacement bolt, it was a PIA to try and figure it out myself (which I eventually did) and then I remember your video mentioned it! Doh!

[RobertStuck]

Great video! Changing belts on a friends 4Runner. Perfect step by step. Thank you!

[ianbouchard]

Awesome video man. Real easy to follow. Just did the alternator on my tundra with this video

[steviedoes]

Very useful video first time DIY ER no problems with installation or belt noise thank you very much saved me a mint

[focuzx]

great video I'm about to do this to my 1999 4runner, thank you for making this video understandable and easy to follow.. oh and thanks for the advice on not taking the fan off !!

[alienrobot]

Thank you so much for this video. Used it to change alternator and belt on 2001 tacoma. Really helped alot.

[vonbvonb]

loved the dramatic music lol. well done

[tradertom]

Cool I have to tighten my belts after my mechanic left em loose and my truck started to squeak on a cold start. Asked him to tighten them and back a year later with the same issue. The alternator tension came loose again or my thought is my guy didn’t pay attention. It would help if you could twist the belt, that’s the only way I could tell mine was loose compared to the power steering belt.