2004 - 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA 3.3L HOW TO REPLACE TIMING BELT AND WATER PUMP 

Seriously DO THIS. These thing seize like the devil.

Thanks for watching the video hope it helped. I didn’t realize the music was going to be that loud but as far as torquing we have done so many of these that we torque everything by feel. If you need any specific torque specs let me know and we can help provide those for you.

Haha Rocky is hilarious! Thanks for watching the video I’m glad I could help!

@@acetechauto7 Yeah, his delivery is epic! 😂 He arrives here in Vegas today for a week of comedy at Brad Garrett's place. My wife and I will get to see him again. 👍👊😎

He’s hilarious because everything he says is so true in life 🤣 wish I could be there. You guys enjoy the show 💪🍻

Those long mount bolts are the worst part of the job when they don’t want to come out and unfortunately it’s quite common on these. Glad you got through it and got it all done💪

@@acetechauto7 love this video thx, my front long boy bolt also snapped right in half. I stopped not wanting to also snap the back one... wut now? do i rip the other one off , pull the whole thing and try to drill them out ?

@sxygeekdn I would just order a new bracket and save yourself the headache of trying to drill them out

@@acetechauto7 that's what I did it's a kit and not too much $

@@acetechauto7 well i'm in a pickle, I thought the second (back) long bolt was starting to move for me, but it just snapped as well. despite being able to pull the remaining halfes out and the black mounting bracket clear off the top, the upper bracket (with the X in it) won't separate from the lower bracket (mounted to the engine). I thought the channels were clear inside the X bracket and that it should seperate now, but it's not moving. the upper blocks one of the screws for the lower and I can't seem to get anything on that screw, especially with the upper belt cover still in place. and I can't get the upper belt cover clear with the upper bracket still in the way. I'm all bound up and running out of ideas to get this whole thing off.

No problem thank you and wish you luck with the job!

No problem thank you for watching!

In a shop it takes about 4 hours but just make sure you take your time and do it right. It’s a fun weekend project. Good luck!

@acetechauto7 gotcha yes ofcourse especially to save money for shop not doing I have a shake gotta attack first not sure what it is got new rim tires previous did same I did axel tie rods inner and outter and balls joint sway bar end links alll.. still shakes at higher speeds though ..wheel bearing im thinking got it replaced maybe didn't seat properly idk but no play at 6 and 12 or 3 and 9 so.... if can attack that I'll do timing belt unless do timing then the shake idk ..but im definitely gonna do my timing but here in florida gotta wait til cools down thanks enjoy your holiday any suggestions appreciated

I personally would not use the camshaft bolts to completely turn the engine over as it requires quite a lot of force to fight through the compression of the engine when turning it over and you don’t wanna risk putting that much stress on the cam bolts possibly even snap it…I would use the cam bolt only to make minor adjustments.

@@acetechauto7 torque on the cam shaft bolts are 80 foot pounds, turning the motor over using cam shaft bolts requires much less than that.

Yes that’s a big step for it

Hahaha

Yes turn the crank 2 full turns after installation and check to make sure your timing marks align in the correct spots on your camshafts and on the crank. If you have markings on the belt those will never align again in the same spots so don’t worry about those. It’s not a bad job, you just gotta have some patience as it will take some time. Good luck!

As long as you put the timing at top dead center you don’t need to mark the belt itself.

The only thing I could think of is you haven’t lined the cover up correctly. Recheck the cover and make sure it’s snug up in the right spot. Good luck

It’s going to be difficult because to remove the lower bracket you have to remove the Timing covers first. In the past I have had to break that bracket off and just purchased a new bracket but you can play around with it and see if you’re able to wiggle it out without breaking it. Good luck!

@@acetechauto7 thanks

It is recommended to replace it every 90-100k miles. They can go even to 200k miles sometimes without changing them but it’s better to change it and be safe.

Check to see if you have any leaks in the power steering system first. If not then most likely your pump is the problem. Good luck!

Before I order timing belt and water pump kit OEM and I have test driving couple days everything work fine..and I removed and installation back and I have problem power steering issues the engine starting fine and just have problem fluid reservoir overflowing

Do you thinking about the belt if the belt pulley motor power steering wheel too tight? Please I need help the problem..thank you so much

Yeah sorry I didn’t realize it was going to be that loud in the background. Thank you for watching!

It’s not a bad way to spend a weekend and then treat yourself with the money you saved.

Torque spec is 162 ft lb. To do it the right way you would need a harmonic balancer holding tool part# SCH64300 to hold it in place while you torque it. You could also try to make a tool with a thick piece of steel and drill 2 holes in it to match up with the holes on the harmonic balancer. It has to be long enough where it can catch on to something preferably the frame to stop it from turning. Third option is if you have an air impact use torque limiting extensions.

Aisin makes a good oem timing kit for these which I would recommend to go with.

Mostly caused due to an oil leak in the rack n pinion getting in the boot or the engine or power steering fluid leaks on it and weakens it.

Of course! I’m a magician!

It’s recommended to be replaced after 9 years or 90,000 miles. You don’t want to wait until it has a problem as those problems can sometimes cause major damage to the engine depending on how it fails.

If they move you can put a wrench on the bolt on the sprocket and just rotate them back slowly to the correct spot again.

​@@acetechauto7 clockwise?

Whichever way is closest to the mark

@acetechauto7 copy that ima save up for the kit and do this I need one tool I guess to remove the harmony balance this vid made it seem pretty easy other vids had me 2nd guessing... question after install says to turn 2 full revolutions how ? Clockwise and with same bolt you used to line up?

@prtbone78 yes you turn it clockwise with the crankshaft bolts. That’s just a safe measurement to make sure after those turns the cams shaft and crankshaft still line up where there suppose to be. If they don’t then that means you skipped a tooth when you put the new belt on.

Yes the job is easier on the Odysseys than the Siennas.

@@acetechauto7 shit, I edited about same time you commented, donno if you saw.

I would recommend the odysseys over the quest. They’re more dependable and yes we do work on a lot of Hondas here. We are located in Arlington heights Illinois I’m not sure where you are? If you are in the area we can help you out with any work you need.

Where are you located?

@@acetechauto7 redding CA

We’re located in chicago it’s a little ways out for you

Yeah Toyota has never been nice with their steering pumps

You can use a stud extractor socket to remove it if it’s stripped

Yes you are correct. That is the first year Toyota switched over to the 3.5L timing chain engine.

@@acetechauto7 Oh, okay thank you for confirming... I have the 2007 Sienna :). Thank you for sharing your video.

Sorry it turned out louder then I thought. try turning on the subtitles

This job runs anywhere from 700-1500 depending on where you go.

To make sure I keep you awake

Turn on cc will help

The torque specs are listed in the description.

It’s not about short changing the customer. It’s about having done thousands of timing belt services over time and have seen less than 1% of them with leaky cam and crank seals. Therefore we don’t see it necessary to overcharge customers on timing belt services for the seals when it’s not that common. Cant always go by the book. But yes when needed that is definitely the time to do it.

It’s not skipped. the cover removal is in the video

If you’re coolant is old you can drain it out of the radiator also otherwise it’ll drain directly out of the water pump.