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How do you loosen the belt tensioner or remove pulley on a 1997 Nissan Maxima?

To loosen the belt tensioner on a 1997 Nissan Maxima, you will need the following tools:

- 10mm socket

- Ratchet

- pry bar

-14mm socket

- long extension

Loosening the Belt Tensioner

1. Locate the belt tensioner on the front of the engine. It is located near the top of the engine, just below the water pump.

2. Use the 10mm socket and ratchet to loosen the two bolts that hold the tensioner in place.

3. Pry the tensioner back using the pry bar until the belt is loose. This will allow you to remove the belt from the pulley.

Removing the Pulley

1. Use the 14mm socket, extension and ratchet to remove the bolt holding the pulley in place.

2. Remove the pulley by pulling it straight up and off of the shaft.

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