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Nissan Altima (L32) 2007-2012 Service Manual: Drive belts

Checking Drive Belts

1. Power steering pump

2. Drive belt auto-tensioner

3. Crankshaft

4. Idler pulley

5. A/C compressor pulley

6. Generator pulley

7. Idler pulley

8. Drive belt

A. Indicator

B. Possible use range (for new belt)

C. Belt replacement

WARNING: Inspect and check the drive belts with the engine off.

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

2. Rotate the crankshaft pulley two times then check the belt tension.

NOTE: • Inspect drive belt tension when engine is cold.

Tension Adjustment

• Belt tension is not manually adjustable, it is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.

Engine coolant

Changing Engine Coolant WARNING: • To avoid being scalded, never change the coolant when the engine is hot. • Wrap a thick cloth around cap and carefully remove the cap. First, turn the cap ...

Other materials:

Sun visors
To block glare from the front, swing down the main sun visor 1. To block glare from the side, remove the main sun visor 2 from the center mount and swing the visor to the side. To extend the sun visor, slide in or out as needed 3. CAUTION Do not store the sun visor before returning ...

Instrument panel
Vents Steering wheel switches for audio control* Vehicle information display controls Headlight/turn signal switch Paddle shifters (if so equipped) Driver supplemental air bag Horn Meters and gauges Warning and indicator lights Vehicle information display Wiper and washer switch Heat ...

Fuel-filler door
Opener operation The fuel-filler door release is located below the instrument panel. To open the fuel-filler door, pull the release. To lock, close the fuel-filler door securely. Fuel-filler cap WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive under certain conditions. You could be ...