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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:

Front manual seat adjustment (if so equipped)
Your vehicle seats can be adjusted manually. For additional information about adjusting the seats, refer to the steps outlined in this section. WARNING Before driving the vehicle, return the seatback to an upright seating position after manually releasing it. Also, make sure the seat is locked in p ...

Shift lock release
If the battery charge is low or discharged, the shift lever may not be moved from the P (Park) position even with the brake pedal depressed and the shift lever button pressed. It will be necessary to jump start or have your battery charged. For additional information, see "Jump starting". Contact a ...

MOD system operation
The MOD system will turn on automatically under the following conditions: When the shift lever is in the R (Reverse) position. When the CAMERA button is pressed to activate the camera view on the display. When vehicle speed decreases below approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) and the camera screen ...