Nissan Murano: Engine Mechanical :: Periodic Maintenance / Drive Belt

Exploded View

1.	Drive belt auto-tensioner	2.	Generator	3.	A/C compressor
4.	Drive belt	5.	Crankshaft pulley	A.	Indicator
B.	Range when new drive belt is installed	C.	Possible use range	D.	View D
	Engine front

WARNING:

Inspect and check the drive belt with the engine off.

Inspect drive belt for cracks, wear, fraying, or oil adhesion. If necessary, replace with a new one.

Rotate the crankshaft pulley two times, then ensure the drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use range.

Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.

Check that the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator is within the possible use range.

NOTE:

• When new drive belt is installed, the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator should be within the new drive belt range.

• Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator when the engine is cold.

If the drive belt auto-tensioner indicator is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive belt.

• Drive belt tension is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.

• Drive belt tension is not manually adjustable.

REMOVAL

Remove the front wheel and tire (RH) using a power tool. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to Exploded View.

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.

NOTE:

Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed.

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 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 drive belt auto-tensioner indicator is within the possible use range. Refer to Checking Drive Belt.

Install the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to Exploded View.

Install the front wheel and tire (RH). Refer to Removal and Installation.

REMOVAL

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).

Remove the drive belt. Refer to Removal and Installation.

Remove the drive belt auto-tensioner.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner.

• Do not swap the pulley between the new and old drive belt auto-tensioner.

• The complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.