Rogue 4WD L4-2.5L (QR25DE) (2009)
Drive Belt Tensioner: Service and Repair
Removal And Installation
DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER
Removal and Installation
Removal
CAUTION:
The complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
1. Remove front wheel and tire (RH).
2. Remove front fender protector (RH).
3. Remove drive belt. Refer to See: Drive Belt/Service and Repair/Removal and Installation.
4. Support the bottom surface of engine using a transmission jack, and loosen engine mounting insulator bolts (RH). Refer to See: Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Exploded View.
CAUTION:
Never remove the bolts (No. 4, 5) as shown in the figure.
White Arrow Indicates : Vehicle front
5. Remove idler pulley.
6. Release the fixed drive belt auto-tensioner pulley.
7. Remove drive belt auto-tensioner.
CAUTION:
Never loosen the hexagonal part in center of drive belt auto-tensioner pulley (Never turn it counterclockwise). If turned counterclockwise,
the complete drive belt auto-tensioner must be replaced as a unit, including the pulley.
Installation
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
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When installing drive belt auto-tensioner, be careful not to interfere with water pump pulley.
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If there is damage greater than peeled paint, replace drive belt auto-tensioner.
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Never swap the pulley between new and old drive belt auto-tensioner.