Nissan Versa

 Sedan Service Manual

Engine » Engine mechanical (EM) » Drive belt
Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

1. Remove wheel and tire (RH) using power tool.
2. Remove the fender protector (RH) front side clip.
3. Loosen the lock nut (A), and then release the belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt (B).
4. Remove the drive belt.

(1) : Generator

(2) : Water pump

(3) : Crankshaft pulley

(4) : A/C compressor (with A/C models): Idler pulley (without A/C models)

(5) : Idler pulley

(6) : Drive belt

INSTALLATION

1. Pull the idler pulley in the loosening direction, and then temporarily tighten the lock nut (A) to the following torque.

Lock nut (A) (Temporary tightening) : 4.4 N*m (0.45 kgm, 39 inlb)

(1) : Generator

(2) : Water pump

(3) : Crankshaft pulley

(4) : A/C compressor (with A/C models): Idler pulley (without A/C models)

(5) : Idler pulley

(6) : Drive belt

(B) : Adjusting bolt

NOTE:

Do not move the lock nut from the temporary tightened position. Go to step 2.

2. Install the drive belt on each pulley.

CAUTION:

• Check that there is no oil, grease, or coolant, etc. in pulley grooves.
• Check that the belt seats securely inside the groove on each pulley.

3. Adjust drive belt tension by turning the adjusting bolt.

CAUTION:

• Perform the belt tension adjustment with the lock nut temporarily tightened to the torque specification listed in step 1 which prevents the idler pulley from tilting.
• When checking immediately after installation, first adjust it to the specified value. Then, after turning crankshaft two turns or more, readjust to the specified value to avoid variation in deflection between pulleys.

4. Tighten the lock nut to final tightening specification.

Lock nut (Final tightening) : 34.8 N*m (3.5 kgm, 26 ftlb)

5. Check that belt tension is within the specification.

Removal and Installation

Inspection

Adjustment