- Maintains the tension in the drive belt, which sends power to essential vehicle components like your alternator and power steering
- If failing, it could cause the engine to overheat and loss of power steering system
- Generally needs to be replaced about every 50,000 to 100,000 miles
The Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner helps balance and maintain the tension in the drive belt (serpentine belt). The drive belt is essential to your Nissan's handling and performance, as it connects the A/C, power steering, and alternator to the engine to ensure power goes from the engine to these accessories.
An old, worn-out Nissan accessory drive belt tensioner might produce a squealing noise when the engine is first started, or the drive belt will look frayed. If extremely worn out, the Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner can cause the drive belt to snap and all of the accessories it powers to fail along with it. Your Nissan engine can overheat. Or, your vehicle could lose power steering or alternator charge. These circumstances can make it very difficult, if not impossible, to keep driving!
It's a smart move to install a replacement Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner before you notice extreme wear and tear. Many Nissan technicians recommend a replacement tensioner pulley about every 50,000 to 100,000 miles.
Installing a replacement Nissan accessory belt tensioner requires advanced technical skills, as the process involves a handful of special tools, uncoupling the car battery, identifying the correct belt, and balancing the Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner to have just the right amount of tension. If the belt isn't tight enough, it could fall off and get pulled into other engine parts. If it is too tight, it will put extra strain on the system and cause components to seize up.
Turn to the professionals at Nissan. Buy a replacement belt tensioner for your Nissan Rogue 2014-2020 online, and head to your Nissan service center for Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner installation help. Click on the "What This Fits" tab for additional fitment info.
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