GDM97TJ

I am going to change my drivebelts, but i'm not sure the best way to tackle them. I bought an Electronic Service Manual off of Ebay that i thought would be like an FSM, but all it shows me is a diagram of all of my pulleys and the belts. It shows the position of the lock nut on the idler pulley and the lock nut on the power steering pump pulley (which they also call an idler pulley). However they don't give a step by step way to change the belts.
I've changed belts on bigger trucks and jeeps, but never anything this small and with two belts. I'm wondering if i have to remove the fender or any major components to change these things out, it seems like a really tight space to work in.

So i guess my question is: are these lock nuts the keys to removing these belts? And are there any major components that need to be removed for me to do this?

goatty9

I have thw same problem, and i've search the forums and nothing.
I've had cars in the past that had easier systems with tensioners.

I really don't know why no one in many years has answer this question. But mybe by renweing this post we can get an answer.

goatty9

Found this answer on th e net going to check it out. Perhaps someone of knowledge can confirn its valitity.

Take your tool back for a refund. Your vehicle does not have a tensionor that the tool is made for. You have two belts and they have adjustment bolts. For the front belt the adjustment bolt is on the alternator. The back belt has one on the power steering pump. Both have a set bolt that will need to be loosened before you unloosen the adjustment bolt. Loosen the adjustment bolt by turning it counter-clockwise until you have enough slack to remove it. If you are replacing the rear belt, you will need to remove the front belt first. After replacing the desired belt tighten the belt by turning the bolt clockwise until you have about .030 inches of play. Yes, this is very tight, but it's straight from Nissan. Once you have made the adjustment, tighten firmly the set bolt(s). Hope this helps, I will be glad to answer any follow up questions you may have.

sharpeusn

Yeah the major component is the motor mounts on the passenger side. Dont worry even a newb in the car world can do this. There should be a tensioner pulley near the waterpump that will allow for easy removal of the belt for the driveline.