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.
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: Tachometer
5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
Do not rev the engine into the red zone 1.
7 inch (18 cm) Type B (if so equipped)
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the
red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce
engine speed. Operati ...
Speedometer and odometer
This vehicle is equipped with a speedometer
and odometer. The speedometer is
located on the right side of the meter
cluster. The odometer is located within the
vehicle information display.
5 inch (13 cm) Type A (if so equipped)
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates vehicle speed.
7 inch (18 cm) Ty ...
Rear-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts
WARNING
The three-point seat belt with Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) must be
used when installing a child restraint.
Failure to use the ALR mode will result
in the child restraint not being properly
secured. The restraint could tip over or
be loose and cause injury to a child in a
sudden stop o ...