Drive Belt Noise – 2005-2008 Nissan Xterra Pathfinder Frontier

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EM06-004bNTB06-072bSeptember 3, 2009

 

DRIVE BELT NOISE

This bulletin has been amended. The Service Procedure, Applied Vehicles / VIN / Date, ACTION, and Claims Information have been revised. Please discard all previous copies of this bulletin.

 

APPLIEDVEHICLES: 

2005 – 2008 Xterra (N50)
2005 – 2008 Pathfinder (R51)
2005 – 2008 Frontier (D40)

 

APPLIED ENGINE:VQ40 engine ONLY
APPLIED VINS:Xterra:      Vehicles built before   5N1AN0(***)8C 531034

Pathfinder: Vehicles built before 5N1AR18(**)8C 656034

Frontier:    Vehicles built before  1N6AD0(***)8C 437234

APPLIED DATE:Vehicles built before March 5, 2008

 

IF YOU CONFIRM:

A chirping or “squeak” noise is coming from the engine area, usually occurring at start-up in the morning—especially in cold or damp conditions.

OR

A squealing or chirping noise occurs when the vehicle has been driven for awhile (an extended period of time). Duplication of the noise may require operation of the engine for at least one (1) hour.

AND

In either of these cases the noise is heard coming from the drive belt.

 

ACTION:

Inspect power steering oil pump pulley alignment. Realign the pump bracket, if needed.

Replace the Auto-Tensioner and Drive Belt with the ones listed in the Parts Information section of this bulletin, if needed.

Refer to the Service Procedure in this bulletin for details.

IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire SERVICE PROCEDURE (starting on page 2) as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.

 

PARTS INFORMATION

DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBERQUANTITY
Auto-Tensioner11955-EA20A
IRONTEK 11955EA20B Belt Tensioner Pulley Assembly fit for Nissan (2005-2020 Frontier/ 2012-2021 NV1500/ NV2500/ NV3500) #11955-EA200 11955-EA20A
IRONTEK 11955EA20B Belt Tensioner Pulley Assembly fit for Nissan (2005-2020 Frontier/ 2012-2021 NV1500/ NV2500/ NV3500) #11955-EA200 11955-EA20A
  • 【PART NUMBER】11955-EA200, 11955-EA20A, 11955-EA20B, 11955EA200, 11955EA20A, 11955EA20B, 38378, 49394
  • 【COMPATIABLE VEHICLES】Automatic Belt Tensioner fit for NissaneBay logo (2005-2020 Frontier/ 2005-2015 Xterra/ 2012-2021 NV1500/ NV2500/ NV3500/ 2005-2012 Pathfinder)
  • 【STANDARD QUALITY】Made following stringent OE specifications by an OE manufacturer and undergo strict quality control throughout the production process. During each step of production multiple quality control checks are performed to ensure a long, trouble-free service life. Besides, this part has undergone testing for vehicle fit, corrosion, torque and spring-back to ensure a quality fit and reliable performance.
  • 【FUNCTION】Easy to install by direct replacement. According to the different tightness of the belt, the tension force is automatically adjusted to make the transmission system running smoothly and effectively and ensures proper belt tension, alignment, and damping for superior performance.
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CLAIMS INFORMATION

Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:

DESCRIPTIONPFPOP CODESYMDIAFRT
RPL Drive Belt, Check pulley alignment without replacing tensioner(1)CX12AAZL320.3

 

(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the Auto Tensioner Part Number as the Primary Failed Part.

OR:

Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:

DESCRIPTIONPFPOP CODESYMDIAFRT
RPL Drive Belt, Check and adjust pulley alignment without replacing tensioner(1)CX13AAZL320.9

 

(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the Auto Tensioner Part Number as the Primary Failed Part.

OR:

Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:

DESCRIPTIONPFPOP CODESYMDIAFRT
RPL Auto-Tensioner & Drive Belt – Check Pulley Alignment(1)CX04AAZL320.4

 

(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the Auto Tensioner Part Number as the Primary Failed Part.

OR:

Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:

DESCRIPTIONPFPOP CODESYMDIAFRT
RPL Auto-Tensioner & Drive Belt – Adjust Pulley Alignment(1)CX05AAZL321.0

 

(1) Reference the Parts Information Table and use the Auto Tensioner Part Number as the Primary Failed Part.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

  1. Remove engine cover. Refer to the appropriate ESM if needed.
  2. Remove air duct.
  3. Rotate the drive belt auto tensioner counterclockwise (loosening direction of the tensioner) using a suitable tool.

CAUTION: Do not move it clockwise.

  1. Remove drive belt.
  2. Using a straightedge (or other equivalent tool), visually check the power steering oil pump pulley and crankshaft pulley alignment. The pulleys should be evenly aligned as shown in Figure 1.
Power Steering Oil Pump Pulley

Figure 1

 

  1. Loosen three bolts holding heat shield to the right hand exhaust manifold. Push the heat shield out of the way and secure with a bungee cord or similar tool.
  2. Loosen the two front bolts securing the power steering pump bracket to the engine block. See Figure 2.
two front bolts

Figure 2

 

  1. Loosen the 2 side bolts on the bracket.
2 side bolts on the bracket

Figure 3

 

  1. Finger tighten the two front bolts.
  2. Finger tighten the two side bolts.
  3. Torque the bolts in the following sequence:
  • Torque the lower front bolt 56.9 – 65.7 N•m (5.8 – 6.7 kg-m, 42 – 48 ft-lb).
  • Torque the two side bolts 56.9 – 65.7 N•m (5.8 – 6.7 kg-m, 42 – 48 ft-lb).
  • Torque the upper front bolt to 24.5 – 31.4N•m (2.5 – 3.2kg-m, 18 – 23 ft-lb).
  1. Check the part number on the front of the tensioner arm using a mirror (see Figure 4).
  • If the part number reads 11955-EA20A, DO NOT install a new auto-tensioner.
  • If the part number reads 11955-EA200, install a new auto-tensioner.
2 side bolts on the bracket

Figure 4

 

  1. Install a new drive belt.
    • Do not reuse the existing belt.
  2. Install the engine cover in reverse order of removal.
  3. Install air duct and exhaust heat shield.
  4. Check to make sure the incident has been resolved.

 

 


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