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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: belt
Guys,
How to replace the driving belt? I couldn't find any information which explains the method used in our exy to replace the belt.
Is it only a matter of loosening the alternator?
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23/Jul/2007, 8:11 pm
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Eggins
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 08-2004
Location: Brisbane
TOTAL POSTS: 184
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Re: belt
Checking the manual, it looks like there is no need to loosen the alternator, only lever back the tensioner and hold it in place.
--- Shawn and Belinda Eggins
2003 STR, K&N, Strut brace, Ground wires, Dunlop LM702's, Tint, Mud flaps, Tow, Nudge, Spots, Mats, Rear scuff plate
http://eggins.synthasite.com/
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23/Jul/2007, 9:18 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: belt
Thanks guys.
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24/Jul/2007, 5:30 am
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Eggins
X-TRAIL ENTHUSIAST
Date Registered: 08-2004
Location: Brisbane
TOTAL POSTS: 184
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Re: belt
Replaced the pulley drive yesterday arvo, after doing the butterflys (see that thread under recalls). It was pretty easy, I'd previously looked in the ESM to see what to do.
I used the Dayco of course, from Repco for about $68.
Remove all the plastic from the drivers side inner wheel arch that will let you get at the front of the engine - 3 bolts and about 4 clips.
You'll also need a torch or flouro work light of some kind and a stumpy screwdriver.
First step is to lay down under the car study where the existing belt goes and how the tensioner works from underneath - everything is done from underneath, you can't get at anything from the top.
Put a long ring spanner on the tensioner and lever it back, the whole belt will instantly come loose and probably get in the way. Use the stumpy screwdriver you already have in the other hand to put through the holes provided in the tensioner from the back (you'll see what I mean when you try it). I couldn't get the screwdriver in from the front due to space, but back is easy.
Rip out the old belt, and in your wonder and amazement at how easy that was on a modern vehicle, promply forget which pullys the belt went around which way!
No probs, it's easy to work out. Or print out one of the pics from the ESM or this thread.
Whack the new belt in, double check it's all going to seat OK and release the tensioner, dropping your stumpy screwdriver into an inaccessible position on the aircon compressor.
Do as the manual suggests - get a spanner or big shifter and turn over the motor a couple of revs (from the bolt on the front of the crank pully, clockwise direction, car out of gear) and watch the belt carefully to make sure it is seated OK on all pullies.
Put all the plastic back in place, practise standing up again, and start the engine - have a look in past the alternator and you'll be able to see the belt running smoothly around the tensioner.
Easy.
--- Shawn and Belinda Eggins
2003 STR, K&N, Strut brace, Ground wires, Dunlop LM702's, Tint, Mud flaps, Tow, Nudge, Spots, Mats, Rear scuff plate
http://eggins.synthasite.com/
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6/Jul/2008, 7:36 am
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