DIY: Power steering and Alternator/ Air conditioning belt change

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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 02:42 AM
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Can someone list the actual p/n for each belt?

Thanks to ttrank for the info
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I use Gates or Gatorback belts

Gates:
Main: K060465
A/C: K040372
 

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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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got the belts changed out. if it squeaks intermently, is it caused by the belt tension being tight?? kinda annoying w/ the squeaking belts
 
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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check tension and proper engagement.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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check tension and proper engagement.
the tension looks fine. how do you check for proper engagement?
 
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Old Oct 21, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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as for the tension looking fine, there is a spec that is required, or you should check with a tension gauge. if the belts aren't straight (they would just slip off), or if the belt is straight, but not engaged on the teeth.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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found out what was the squeaking, its the power steering. now i just need to find out the right tension. thanks for the help
 
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Old Oct 22, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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the deflection should be around 4-5mm. if you could gauge 22 ft-lbf, that is what you need to apply to check tension. do you see why it's much easier with a tension gauge. you could get 'em for between $50-100.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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thanks for the write up. Got mine changed, but having trouble finding the delicate balance between tight enough for alternator and ps pump to work, while not squeaking. Currently have a nasty noise coming from that belt, but if I loosen it, the battery light comes on. Any suggestions? ('04 A/T Sedan, BTW)
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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did you use infiniti belts?
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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belts

No. Used autozone duralst. Would the OEM ones actually make that much difference? the aftermarket ones are the exact size as the ones I took out...
 
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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From what I read in previous post it does make difference, I don’t think it’s the size more the material they use. How tight is the belt? Can you turn the bolt easily?
 
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 01:07 AM
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tension adjustment

the tension bolt is not difficult to adjust, hardest part is removing the stinking cover underneath the engine first with the 20 bolts holding it in....
I tried to make it as loose as I could while still allowing the alternator and p/s pump to function properly. still some squeakage when I start and and drive for a bit.

one thing I did think of is that while I was changing the belts, I changed the oil while I was down there anyway. I accidentally kicked my oil drain pan while I was walking away, and spattered some oil on the underside of the engine. some might have gotten on the belt. could this be a cause of the nasty noise?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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me and a friend bout to try this on my g now
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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well my buddy never showed up and i did it by myself in the driveway in like 15 min total...... thanks alot for this thread made it so easy..... way easy DIY.....i never work on cars and did this way easy
 
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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no squeaks so far either and i just tightened by hand as close to 26-30lbs trq as i could get
 
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