Changing the AC/alternator belt, 4th gen Maxima

[theejock]

hello all. i still cant manage to put the damn belt on my alternator, the compressor, and between the tightener pulley and a pulley that is connected to an internal belt. Now i tried disconnecting all the parts one by one to see if the belt will give any slack, but it doesnt. i also tried to loosen the belt bolt, as mentioned in the video, and it doesnt really help. So basically i replaced the alternator and now i cant seem to put the belt back on.... Help please.

[boredmder]

@theejock What is this 'internal belt' pulley you're talking about?

Compare the pulley sizes between the old and new alternators. Some can be close enough in size to not be a noticeable difference at a glance, but enough so that the belt will no longer fit.

[Ruef23]

I replaced the alternator, battery, battery terminals, and the ignition switch but occasionally the battery light and the brake light and the headlights flicker when I start it. Any idea what is wrong?

[boredmder]

@Ruef23 Could be faulty brand new parts, or more likely a wiring problem. Best thing to do is have the charging system tested. When you have concrete numbers on how it's performing, that can give a clue as to what's wrong.

[plamster]

Wait so this isnt the serpentine belt?

[boredmder]

@plamster You could call it that if you'd like. I don't just because it doesn't drive all the accessories...personal preference, really.

[luweelu81]

did you take off the tire to make it easier???

[boredmder]

Just to make it possible to film. Removing the wheel, or even jacking the car up just adds unneeded complexity to the job.