Change Power Steering Belt

2001 NISSAN XTERRA
165,000 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 4WD • MANUAL
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BHSCHOOLU2
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Need to know how to change Power steering belt with diagram and tools needed, for the vehicle listed above 3.3l or 3.1l?? Does the power steering replacement belt also need a replacement tensioner?
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Dec 18, 2019 at 6:05 AM
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Hello,

Here is a guide to help you see how the belt routing goes with more information in the diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/nissan/xterra/2001

Power steering pump belt

Note: Check belt deflection with engine cold.
With engine cold, apply 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure on belt at center distance between pulleys and note belt deflection. Adjust belt tension if belt deflection is not within specification. See

2.4L .31-.39 (8-10) .39-.51 (10-13)
3.3L .31-.35 (8-9) .37-.41 (9.5-10.5)

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Dec 19, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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BHSCHOOLU2
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Thank you so much!!! I don't know if my son will be able to is, he doesn't know much about cars. but with this info he might be able to!!
Dec 28, 2019 at 6:30 AM
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If you get stuck let us know and we can help.
Dec 30, 2019 at 5:05 PM
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BHSCHOOLU2
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Thank you so much!!!!
Dec 30, 2019 at 6:34 PM
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No problem happy new year!
Dec 31, 2019 at 10:37 AM