How do you replace alternator belt on a 1997 Nissan Maxima?

Answer 1

I HAVE NOT DONE THIS EXACT CAR, BUT THIS IS THE Nissan BELT TENSIONER DESIGN, You will likely need A 12MM socket ratchet and about 6 to 12 inches of extension, and A 14MM wrench, There should be A IDLER PULLEY, It will have 1 bolt through it, and It should be mounted on A slotted bracket, The bolt holding it is A retainer, You will losen it about 1 to 2 turns,This is where you use the 14wrench, then there will be A LONG bolt(about 5 or 6 inches) exactly opposite from the direction the belt is comming and going, most of the time you will access this from the ground side,This is where you use the 12socket, Start backing the long bolt out, it should take about 5 to 10 turns to get the old belt off, When you put on the NEW belt it is very tempting to really tighten the belt because it is so easy, DO NOT DO THAT, It will cost you money in the long run if you do. GOOD LUCK, Jamison