Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Drive Belts
Checking Drive Belts
- Idler pulley
- Drive belt
- Power steering oil pump
- Drive belt auto-tensioner
- Crankshaft pulley
- Idler pulley
- A/C compressor
- Generator
- Indicator
- New drive belt range
- Possible use range
- View D
Engine front
WARNING: Inspect and check the drive belt
with the engine off.
- Check that the indicator of drive belt auto-tensioner is
within the possible use range.
NOTE:
- Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine
is cold.
- When new drive belt is installed, the indicator should be
within the new drive belt range.
- Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.
- If the indicator is out of the possible use range or the drive
belt is damaged, replace the drive belt.
Tension Adjustment
- Drive belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically
adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
- Remove the front RH wheel and tire using power tool. Refer to
WT-60, "Adjustment".
- Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-24,
"Removal and Installation".
- While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of
drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosening
direction of drive belt auto-tensioner) using suitable tool.
WARNING:
- Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur
if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt.
(Do
not turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclockwise, the complete
drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.)
- Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear
of drive belt auto-tensioner into retaining boss to lock drive belt
auto-tensioner pulley.
- Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm
locked until drive belt is installed again.
- Remove drive belt from crankshaft pulley and then remove it from
the other pulleys.
INSTALLATION
- Install the drive belt onto all of the pulleys.
CAUTION: Confirm drive belt is completely
set on the pulleys.
- Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive
belt.
WARNING:
- Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the
holding tool accidentally comes off.
CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Don't
turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclockwise, the complete drive
belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.)
- Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension
between each pulley.
- Confirm indicator is within the possible use range. Refer to
EM-14, "Checking Drive Belts".
Removal and Installation of Drive Belt Auto-tensioner
- Drive belt auto-tensioner
- Idler pulley
- A/C idler pulley
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The complete drive belt
auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
- Remove the drive belt. Refer to EM-14, "Removal and Installation".
NOTE: Insert a rod approximately 6 mm
(0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of drive belt auto-tensioner into the
retaining boss to lock drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
- Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner using a power tool.
CAUTION: Do not loosen the
drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt. Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned
counterclockwise, the complete auto-tensioner including the pulley must be
replaced as a unit.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt
auto-tensioner unit.
- Do not swap the pulley between the new and old drive belt
auto-tensioner units.
Exploded View
Ignition coil
Spark plug
Rocker cover (RH)
Rocker cover (LH)
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Remove the ignition coil. Refer to EM-42, "Removal and
Installati ...
Removal and Insta
Air duct hose and resonator assembly
Front air duct
Air cleaner case (lower)
Grommets
Air cleaner case mounting bracket
Bracket
Air cleaner filter
Air clea ...
Other materials:
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints
Top tether strap anchor
Rear head restraints/headrests
Rear seat belts
Roof-mounted curtain side-impact and
rollover supplemental air bag
Front seat-mounted side-impact
supplemental air bags
Front head restraints/headrests
Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and
shoulder he ...
Oil filter
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
Drain engine oil. Refer to LU-9, "Changing Engine Oil".
Remove front fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to EXT-15,
"Exploded View".
Remove the oil filter using Tool (A) as shown.
Tool number : KV10115801 (J-38956)
WARNING: Be ...
Exterior front
Engine hood
Wiper and washer switch
Windshield
Power windows
Door locks NISSAN Intelligent Key. Keys
Mirrors. Side view camera (if so equipped)
Tire pressure. Flat tire. Tire chains
Headlight and turn signal switch. Replacing bulbs
Fog light switch. Daytime running light syste ...