Removal and Installation

DRIVE BELT

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Remove the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to "Adjustment" Service and Repair.
2.Remove the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View" Exploded View.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX





3.While securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of drive belt auto-tensioner, move in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of drive belt auto-tensioner) using suitable tool.

WARNING:
- Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt.
(Do not turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclockwise, the complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.)
4.Insert a rod approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter through the rear of drive belt auto-tensioner into retaining boss to lock drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
NOTE:
Leave drive belt auto-tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed.
5.Remove drive belt from crankshaft pulley and then remove it from the other pulleys.

INSTALLATION

1.Install the drive belt onto all of the pulleys.

CAUTION:
Confirm belt is completely set on the pulleys.
2.Release drive belt auto-tensioner, and apply tension to drive belt.

WARNING:
- Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.

CAUTION:
- Do not loosen the drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt. (Don't turn it counterclockwise. If turned counterclockwise, the complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including pulley.)
3.Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley.
4.Confirm drive belt auto-tensioner indicator is within the possible use range. Refer to "Checking Drive Belt" Procedures.
5.Install the fender protector side cover (RH). Refer to "FENDER PROTECTOR : Exploded View" Exploded View.
6.Install the front RH wheel and tire. Refer to "Adjustment" Service and Repair.
Revision: March 20122013 Infiniti JX