Maxima SE V6-3.0L (VQ30DE) (1998)
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17.
Position the nut on the end of the pivot mounting bolt (see Figure 11). Tighten the pivot mounting bolt finger tight only at this time.
18.
Re-install the A/C compressor assembly and tighten the four compressor mounting bolts to 45 - 60 N.m (4.6 - 6.1 kg-m, 33 - 44 ft-lb).
19.
Re-install the upper alternator support bracket (see Figure 6). Finger tighten the mounting bolt at this time.
20.
Install the other end of the alternator upper support bracket and the alternator wire harness support bracket to the engine and tighten the mounting
bolt to 1 5.7 - 20.6 N.m (1.6 - 2.1 kg-m, 11.6 - 15.2 ft-lb).
21.
Tighten the bolt that secures the upper support bracket to the alternator to 15.7 - 20.6 N.m (1.6 - 2.1 kg-m, 11.6 - 15.2 ft-lb).
22.
Re-connect the wire harness (S & L terminal) connector to the alternator.
23.
Re-connect the wire harness eye-loop terminal to the alternator "B" terminal and tighten the nut to 7.84-10.78 N.m (0.80-1.10 kg-m, 69.4 - 95.5
in-lb).
24.
Tighten the alternator pivot mounting bolt to 44.1 - 52.0 N.m (4.5 - 5.3 kg-m, 32.5 - 38.3 ft-lb) making sure the pivot mounting bolt nut is
correctly positioned (see Figure 11).
25.
Re-connect the wire harness to the A/C compressor.
26.
Re-install the drive belt.
27.
Adjust the drive belt tension adjuster (see Figure 12) until the drive belt deflection is within 4.2 - 4.6 mm (0.165 - 0.181 in).
NOTE:
Check the drive belt deflection between the crankshaft and A/C compressor pulleys (see Figure 12) by pushing on the drive belt with a force of 98 N
(10kg, 22 lb).
28.
Tighten the drive belt tension adjuster/idler pulley lock nut to 25 - 32 N.m (2.6 - 3.3 kg-m, 19-24 ft-lb).
29.
Re-install the lower and side engine plastic covers.
30.
Re-connect the negative cable to the battery.
31.
Re-program the radio station pre-sets.
32.
Re-set the interior clock.
33.
Start the vehicle and confirm the alternator charge light (in the instrument display) goes out and that the A/C system operates properly.
