2001 Pathfinder Drive Belt Replacement

[jq3330]

Can someone please explain step by step how to replace the drive belts for a 2001 Pathfinder. Photos would be great alsoThank you very much

[ganesh21]

it is easy to change the belt.

just take off the guard on the bottom. you will you see you adjustable pulley. one is to the far left (next to the alternator) and the next one is to the far right. all you need is a 14mm to loosen the pulley and 12mm to adjust the pulley.

First you must loosen the pulley and then turn the adjuster. once the belt is lose, just take out and replace.

[raybytheway]

Thanks a lot that was simple

[yeldogt]

FYI -- I have had issues with aftermarket belts slipping on all three of mine. The first I bought new and my local mechanic used aftermarket when we changed them ... and both of the used ones I bought had aftermarket belts that were slipping. I had to get OE for all of them and never had any more issues.

Order the Nissan belts from an online dealer -- not much different in price. The belts need to be properly tensioned and they are rather tight --- the problem with aftermarket belts is they sometimes need to be even tighter ... this puts undo stress on the various bearings .. alternator etc. .. not good for long life.