Power Steering Oil Pump Belt
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Infiniti FX50. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove engine undercover with power tool.
- Remove alternator, water pump and A/C compressor belt. Refer to "Alternator, Water Pump and A/C Compressor Belt ".
- With box wrench, and while securely holding the hexagonal part in pulley center of auto tensioner (1), move wrench handle in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of belt).CAUTION:
- Never place hand in a location where pinching may occur if the holding tool accidentally comes off.
- Never loosen the hexagonal part in center of auto tensioner pulley (Never turn it clockwise). If turned clockwise, the complete auto tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
- Under the above condition, insert a metallic bar (A) of approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter (hexagonal bar wrench shown as example in the figure) through the holding boss to lock auto tensioner pulley arm.
- Leave auto tensioner pulley arm locked until belt is installed again.
- Remove power steering oil pump belt.