How do you replace power steering belt on Nissan Maxima?
The hood is opened and the serpentine belt is removed for access to the power steering belt. The power steering belt is removed by loosening the power steering pivot and adjuster bolts then pushing down on the pump. The new power steering belt is installed onto the pump and the pump is pulled up to tighten the belt.
Where is the power steering drive belt located?
The belt that drives a power-steering hydraulic-fluid pump is usually at the front of the engine , turned by a pulley on the crankshaft . It is generally separate from the belt that drives the water pump and alternator , but it may drive other components as well as the power-steering pump .
How do you remove a belt from a power steering pulley?
Use a pry bar or a long end wrench to apply pressure to the pump. This will loosen the belt even more so you can slide the belt off the pulleys. Step 9: Remove the old belt. Once the tension pulley and the power steering pulley have been loosened, you should be able to slip the old belt off rather easily. Step 10: Place new belt on the pulleys.
What to do if your power steering belt is too slack?
If the belt was too slack, increase the tension by levering the pump outwards with a strong screwdriver or flat bar. Lever against the cast front end of the pump body, just behind the drive-belt pulley — not against any other part of the body or pipework, which are easily damaged.
How much does it cost to replace steering belt on Nissan Maxima?
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How much does it cost to replace a power steering belt?
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What should the power steering belt be on a Nissan Quest?
The Quest has a non interference engine meaning that should the belt break the engine would just die without breaking anything. Nissan recommends 105K for changing but that depends on the way the vehicle was driven (driving habits), road conditions etc.