has anyone done belts on a maxima? i need to change mine, they squeal when the altanator is under a heavy load. i was just curious if any one has any pointers on making this easier...from what i see its gonna be a huge pain...would it be easy to take off the tire and try to do it that way...any help would be good, i dont wanna take them off and then not be able to get them on


--Dan

 

Yep did it at like 100k Yes take off the tire.

 

The alternater/AC belt is cake, took me like 10 minutes max and I didnt have to take the tire off. The PS (inner) belt is a PITA so I just left it the way it was

 

take off the passenger side wheel, and the wheel well plastic splash gard, which will expose most of the serpentine. Piece of cake from there on.

 

I had the same issue. The Condenser/Alternator belt is easy as pie. The PS is much more difficult getting the tensioner off/loosened is very odd. Right now I'm without PS but I don't drive the max in winter. It would be great if someone would inform us. Please be very detailed.