Nissan Armada 2025-2026 Service and Repair Manual: Drive Belts

Exploded View

	Idler pulley		Alternator		Drive belt auto-tensioner
	Crankshaft pulley		A/C compressor		Water pump
	Drive belt		A/C compressor belt
	View		Indicator		Range when new drive belt is installed
	Possible use range
	Always replace after every disassembly.

Adjustment

Refer to Drive Belt.

Inspection

WARNING:

• Jacking up or lift up the vehicle may the vehicle height to go down which cause a personal injury and/or damage to the air suspension component parts. Refer to Precaution for when Jacking and Lifting Up the vehicle with Electronic Air Suspension System.

INSPECTION BEFORE REMOVAL

Drive belt

WARNING:

Be sure to perform the this step when engine is stopped.

• Check that the indicator (notch on fixed side) of drive belt auto-tensioner is within the possible use range.

  NOTE:

  Check the drive belt auto-tensioner indication when the engine is cold.

• Visually check the entire drive belt for wear, damage or crack.

• If the indicator (notch on fixed side) is out of the possible use range or belt is damaged, replace drive belt.

A/C compressor belt

WARNING:

Perform this step when engine is stopped.(30 min or longer after engine is stopped)

• Visually check entire drive belt for wear, damage or cracks.

1. Using a tensiometer and confirm belt tension or vibration frequency value.

   NOTE:

   Before measuring, turn crankshaft pulley twice.

2. Measure belt tension at "" points. (Both side measurement are correct)

   

3. Confirm the belt tension value or the vibration frequency value. (see table below)

   Belt tension	Frequency
   580 - 1327 N	192 - 292 Hz

INSPECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

Drive belt

• Turn crankshaft pulley clockwise several times to equalize tension between each pulley, and then confirm tension of drive belt at indicator (notch on fixed side) is within the possible use range. Refer to Exploded View.