gu serpentine belt

It is pretty simple. Get yourself a Gregory's Manual for the vehicle.

1. Under front release clips holding fan shroud.
2. Using ring spanner rotate belt tensioner anticlockwise
3. Hold tensioner in this position and remove drive belt.

Instalation- reverse of above.
Check belt matches grooves in alternaor pulley prior to fitting.
Install onto all but alternator
Rotate tensioner assembly anticlockwise and put bely ontop alternator, release tensioner

Hi Brian2

I agree it is pretty simple, especially with the help of the Gregory Workshop Manual.

Don't buy genuine replacement from Mr Nissan unless you are from the Packer or Gates families. Try a non genuine parts retailer.

Replace it sooner than later, in the comfort of your own home when you have the time to do it properly. Better than on the side of the road when you are in a hurry.

Check the old when it is removed. Only if it looks OK with no cracks across the belt, carry it as a spare. At least you can be certain that it will fit if you suffer a breakage in the bush 150 kms from no where.

Good luck
Cheers
Phil

Brian,
When you remove the main fan shroud it's a really tight fit to lift the shroud out between the top rad hose and the bits on the other side. I actually cracked the shroud when removing it, I suspect these might become a tad more brittle as they age with the heat etc. I removed the top rad hose to make the job a lot easier and also less risky. A couple of the screws a a bit awkward.
If I was you I would pay that little bit extra, no I'm not Mr gates, my non original belt didn't last as long as the OEM one and it started to squeak after a period of time, months. The time the belt will fail will be the the worst time you could imagine, sods law. Trying to replace the belt going through sand dunes or on a beach when the sea breeze is in isn't fun. That little bit extra would soon be worth it.
As mentioned before if the old belt looks OK keep it for a spare. I would replace the belt with the OEM one in the comfort of my own driveway at a time when I made the choice. Check the little shock absorber / tensioner device as well, the bushes wearing is a common problem, the bearings also get noisey which can lead you down the track of maybe an air con or water pump problem which are a tad moe expensive.
Hope some of this helps, as usual my opinions others may vary.

Hi Brian.

As stated above i would only use genuine belt, or any tensioner , water pump, what ever, Whats cheap to-day can be a pain in the but in 6mths time, Been down that road to many times!.

Cheers Axle

Hi Brian
Check the bearing in the tensioer pulley as that can start to drag and cause squeaking and start to cook the belt as in my case.

Mine a ZD30 in a Navara and can be done from underneath , sounds easier than the Patrol.

It needed a new tensioner (not cheap) I still haven't been able to source the same bearing and yes the bushes in the little shockie were stuffed but I can make them.

Cheer's

wafarmer

thanks for the replies will change it tomorrow...bty genuine is about $82.00