Nissan Frontier 2016 Workshop Service Manual – Car Repair
1. Drive belt
4. Crankshaft pulley 7. Idler pulley
Checking Drive Belts
WARNING:
2. Power steering oil pump pulley 5. A/C compressor (with A/C)
8. Drive belt tensioner
3. Generator pulley 6. Cooling fan pulley
Be sure to perform when the engine is stopped.
1. Remove air duct and resonator assembly when inspecting drive belt. Refer to EM-142, “Removal and Installation”.
Make sure that the auto-tensioner indicator is within the allow- able working range (A) as shown.
3. Visually check entire belt for wear, damage or cracks.
4. If the indicator is out of allowable working range or drive belt is damaged, replace the drive belt. Refer to EM-130, “Removal and Installation”.

Nissan Frontier 2016 Workshop Service Manual – Auto Repair
Nissan Frontier 2016 Workshop Service Manual – Car Repair
Adjustment
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There is no manual drive belt tension adjustment. The drive belt tension is automatically adjusted by the drive belt auto-tensioner.
Removal and Installation REMOVAL
1. Remove air duct and resonator assembly.
2. Rotate the drive belt auto-tensioner in the direction of arrow (loosening direction of tensioner) as shown, using suitable tool.
WARNING:
Avoid placing hand in a location where pinching may occur if the tool accidentally comes off.
3. Remove the drive belt.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Make sure belt is securely installed around all pulleys.
Drive Belt Auto-Tensioner and Idler Pulley