1MZ-FE Timing Belt & Water Pump // '94-'03 Toyota Camry, Solara, Avalon, Sienna & Lexus ES300, RX300

This video is made as a guideline to show you how to replace the timing belt and water pump on a 1M-FE Toyota engine. This particular vehicle is a 1996 Toyota Camry Wagon, but the same exact engine was used in:
1993-2002 Toyota Camry
1998-2003 Toyota Solara
1994-2004 Toyota Avalon
1997-2002 Toyota Sienna
2000-2003 Toyota Highlander
1993-2003 Lexus ES300
1998-2003 Lexus RX300
I hope it was helpful!



Detailed Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Accessory Belt Removal
3:44 - Draining the Radiator
4:54 - Side Engine Mount Removal
6:19 - Top Timing Cover Removal
8:08 - Harmonic Balancer Removal
10:08 - Lower Timing Cover Removal
10:42 - Motor Mount Bracket Removal
12:45 - Timing the Engine to TDC
13:39 - Breaking Cam Bolts Free
14:36 - Tensioner & Timing Belt Removal
16:18 - Water Pump Removal (Part 1)
17:08 - Cam Sprockets Removal
17:30 - Timing Belt Backing Removal
17:49 - Water Pump Replacement
19:34 - Tensioner Pulley Install
19:57 - Timing Belt Backing Installation
20:20 - Idler Installation
20:31 - Cam Sprockets Installation
20:48 - Timing Belt & Tensioner Installation
24:04 - Torquing the Cam Sprockets
24:35 - Engine Mount Bracket Install
25:26 - Upper Timing Cover Installation
25:51 - Lower Timing Cover Installation
26:33 - Motor Mount Installation
27:18 - Reattaching Main Wiring Harness
28:23 - Harmonic Balancer Installation
29:11 - Accessory Belt Installation
32:32 - Filling & Bleeding Cooling System
34:00 - Outro



Parts used:
Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit: https://www.1aauto.com/toyota-lexus-t...
Harmonic Balancer: https://www.1aauto.com/toyota-lexus-h...
Power Steering Belt (BANDO 4PK875): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/t...
Alternator & A/C Belt (BANDO 6PK1045): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/t...


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21 Gal. Oiled Air Compressor: https://www.harborfreight.com/21-gal-...
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3/8” Torque Wrench: https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-d...
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Please note that I am not a certified mechanic, nor am I saying that you must do exactly what I say in this video. Perform these repairs at your own risk! Safety first ;)