How To Replace The Serpentine Belt On A Nissan Xterra Or Frontier With 4.0l Engine

Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of Replacing the serpentine belt on a 2005-2016 Nissan Xterra/Frontier with the 4.0L engine. Estimated repair time is .50 of a hour. You will need a 3/8 ratchet, 10 mm socket and a new belt. Check links below.
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[@BrandonPalacios10]

Honestly, I came here just for a quick how to... it seemed pretty straight forward...but I am giving you a like for literally putting the diagram up in your video. I always hate searching around for that thing and you just saved me the trouble, I appreciate it!

[@eldnahym]

Thanks a lot man, no-nonsense and easy to follow. Appreciate the suggestion on the impact driver too, makes things a lot easier too.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Jeremy A glad you like the video. Thank you for watching!

[@StevenMalin]

Great video! Just replaced the drive belt in my 2016 Frontier and this helped. I'm pretty decent with repairs but it's really helpful to watch a professional do it first.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Steven Malin glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@daveyboysmith4575]

I have a 2016. Why did you replace the belt? I get a very slight squeal at startup. Wonder if I need to replace it.

[@jeffferguson378]

@@daveyboysmith4575 my 2011 is squealing for about 2 seconds on a cold start too. It doesn't squeal when starting after it's been driven. I think for the price of the new belt I'll get a new one and see if it goes away.

[@dangerdanadv1445]

You're a valuable human being, posting things like this!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Daniel Daniels thank you!!

[@uscfroadie]

Thank you so much for posting this video. It took all of 10 minutes to swap out following your excellent instructions. I did illicit the help of my wife to hold a light while I routed the belt. Super easy to do. Again, thanks!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

uscfroadie glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@TurningPointeDesigns]

I am embarrassed that I didn't do this sooner. Pissed the neighbors off for months starting up my truck early in the morning with a ridiculous squeal. Thanks to your video, this took me less than 15 minutes to complete.

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Hold the phone, you mean I don't need to take the fan shroud off? Damn, I didn't know that. I was just looking at it yesterday and thought that was a must do. Great video, thank you for saving me time.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ahmad Ghosheh glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@XB223]

Ahmad Ghosheh Exactly!

[@dwhitak1]

Made changing my belt on my 2013 Frontier super easy. Thanks for the video.

[@joevarone2184]

I appreciate the video. My 05 frontier belt has lasted 184k miles without a problem, but I thought it might be time to put on a new one. The install was as easy as you showed.

[@panamdragonboat]

Just did this job this morning to combat an intermittent squeaking sound. Easy. All accessory pullies were snug and spun freely but my tension arm pully had some movement but still spun freely. Might need to replace that sometime soon. I also had a coolant leak coming from the vehicle heater core input manifold. I'm in Florida so I did a triple bypass using less than $20 in parts. All good now and 220k plus mileage looking to get to 300k by the end of 2022.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I like the triple bypass. Lol oh yeah you keep Oil and coolant in it and you’ll get 300k out of it

[@panamdragonboat]

@@HowtoAutomotive Just bought the tensioner from Advance Auto and doing that job tomorrow. Might do a video of it and show the triple bypass solution as well. Thx.

[@MrHaYn89]

Awesome video, just finished replacing my belt, no more squeaking or squealing when I start my car

[@HowtoAutomotive]

MrHaYn89 glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!

[@ginoasci2876]

i knew that’s why mine was squealing when i started it. just to confirm, did yours stop after a little while?

[@MrHaYn89]

@@ginoasci2876 yeah, and then after several months it began squealing again, so I’m guessing it had to come from another part

[@gilbertgarza367]

I agree with @Jeremy A it is direct and to the point. I loved the video, a lot of times you go to videos like this and it's 15-20 minutes of information that is irrelevant. Thanks man!

[@mikethomas3173]

2006 Nissan Pathfinder. 4L V6. Perfect video and fix. Thank you.

[@andmille3606]

Very clear and concise. Thank you for this tutorial.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

And Mille thank you for watching!

[@edlachance2352]

Video was a great help. Just replaced mine this evening. Thanks!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Ed LaChance glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@marlonalarcon8644]

Great video , Great explanation keep it up , changed mine today and runs like new 💯💪

[@NClark1]

Thanks for posting this video!

[@fd9431]

Happend upon this video. Saved me a lot of trouble. Followed the video and put a new belt on my 2006 Frontier. Video is good to go. Appreciate it.

[@AP-kw8oh]

Great job my friend!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@treegirl6303]

appreciate the video have a2007 xterra i bought new... 209k on it and tired of paying someone to do all the work!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

tree girl it a good truck. Hopefully your not working on it to much. Thank you for watching!

[@Steverz32]

Just what I was looking for! ;-) THANK YOU!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

steveo w glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@cbendure1]

Yeah you made my job a lot easier. I also changed the idle pulley and the tensioner pulley. Took me all of about one hour.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Nice glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@UnpopularGameGuy]

very clear thanks

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

I would have changed the tensioner also when changing the belt.

[@hankw999]

Great video, appears to be the same as my Frontier. Got the belt for $15, I think the dealer gets $125 or so to install it.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

hank wells it is pretty much the same job as the Frontier. Glad you saved so money. Thank you for watching and writing!

[@chadcarpenter7198]

Its 150 i just left the dealer and looked up a video lol

[@tmac909]

My dealer wanted to charge me $350 to exchange it. Lol that god for this video!

[@ronthompson801]

I been out there fussing with it for the last 30 minutes or so. I kinda was missing a step. (being buzzed didn't help either) Thanks for the tips!!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Sounds like a good time 😎

[@jsands15]

Much appreciated! You made the job a breeze

[@ginoasci2876]

second time mine popped off !!! the remote start l, starts the truck, runs for a few seconds then shuts off. starts it again, run for a few, and shuts off. this would go on as long as there’s gas in the tank. this time it was raining and i had an appointment…you can imagine the choice words i was using to describe the situation and how i felt LOL WHY does it pop off if the tensioner pulley is good with no bearings wobble, movement, or side to side action ??? yes the belt is new after the first time it happened. any ideas other than don’t buy a nissan ?

[@wanderider321]

Got it on easy man, ty a ton for the video

[@michaelbernier2671]

Made that look easy! Thank you.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Michael Bernier glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@aaronblack425]

Great video, 2 questions: 1. How difficult 1-10 scale for a novice home mechanic. 2. If my AC has gone out, and then 2 months later I'm begging to get some squeal, does this indicate theres more going on than just the belt (am I wasting my time by doing the belt only for now, until I have time/money to address the AC)?

[@ronaldwoods9129]

Is the 4 cylender the same

[@lionintu]

Got in an accident and there seemed to be no contract with the belt, yet the belt broke. I just changed the belt , but now the frontier won't start. Take the belt off and it does start and engine runs. Come to find out the alternator pulley is not turning clockwise as it should with the belt. Why isn't it turning? Shouldn't it be able to turn just like all the other pulleys? Is it seized?

[@jasonlabat99]

You are the man! thanks for the video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you and thank you for watching!

[@user-wb8pp3wr1k]

Great video. How often or mileage should the belt be changed on the Xterra?

[@xc_4x4]

What mileage do you suggest we should do this?

[@texassteven8988]

Thanks

[@johnarizona3820]

THANKS BRO, GOD BLESS!!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

John Arizona glad to help. Thank you for watching!

[@bda2696]

You should always replace the tensioner and the idler pully when replacing the serpentine belt.

[@charlierivera5725]

Thank you sir

[@MrLuis909090]

good video

[@HowtoAutomotive]

jose luis Lopez thank you for watching!

[@jayr4047]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@joegutierrez6021]

Quick question; no pulleys need replacing on this vehicle? I changed the serp belt on a 325Ci and not to far down the road a pulley went out and did did $1,500 worth of damage. I was told by repair shop that pulleys are recommended at the same time as replacing the belt. What say you the Xterra?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Joe Gutierrez Sorry your BMW went through that. I would say just depends on the car and manufacture. Some are known for having bad pulleys and some having bullet proof ones. But if you error on the cautious side and replace them you for sure are going to be safe. Thank you for watching!

[@ProfitOfDoom420]

Thank you!

[@XB223]

Great post! Made simple! :) Liked and subbed my friend

[@HowtoAutomotive]

XB Thank you for the sub and for watching! Did you do the job and it it goes smooth?

[@XB223]

HTA thank you for having an awesome channel! Not yet, I just ordered the parts today! Thanks to you!! I'll be back, I use to have a repair shop in the early 90's but walked away for a genuine interest in life :) I have never touched my truck LOL until now. When i opened the hood, boy have they changed... a bit :) I do drones and just started adding the Xterra in the mix (non-boring I hope), swing by the channel. If you like, return the love! Have a great short WEEK!!

[@everready19373]

Awesome video but, I'd fire up the truck before buttoning everything up, JIC.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Good tip 👍

[@kentpeterson9625]

show how to adjust tension pully?

[@lionintu]

The bolt is in the center of the pulley

[@truenorthmuskoka9077]

Ate these belts directional?

[@matthewalston1226]

Stop eating belts man,it's not good for your digestion.

[@themechanic4222]

2007 frontier don’t have some set up

[@MrHaYn89]

Just popped my hood and realized Nissan did not put back my engine cover after my last service....

[@HowtoAutomotive]

MrHaYn89 that sucks! I know what you’re doing tomorrow given them a call.

[@tom370z]

My 2012 xterra S 4x4 never had that engine cover. I bought the xterra brand new. Did they stop adding it at some point?

[@matthewalston1226]

@@tom370z yes.. My 07 Xterra has it,but at some point they stopped adding them. Cheap bastards,lol.

[@matthewalston1226]

They stopped making the Xterra in 2015🙄 There is No 2016 Xterra.