- 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 power steering, A/C, and alternator to the engine to make sure power continues to flow from the engine to these vehicle accessories.
An Nissan old accessory drive belt tensioner may produce a squealing noise when the engine is first started, or the drive belt will look frayed. If badly damaged, the Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner could snap the drive belt and then cause all of the accessories it powers to fail, too. Your Nissan engine can overheat. Or, your vehicle could lose power steering or alternator charge. These events can make it nearly impossible to keep operating your vehicle.
It's a good idea to get a new 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 new Nissan accessory belt tensioner on your own requires advanced technical skills, as the process involves special tools, disconnecting the battery, identifying the correct belt, and adjusting the Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner to have the perfect amount of tension. If the belt isn't tight enough, it can get pulled into other engine parts or fall off. If it is too tight, it can strain the system and cause other parts to seize and stop working.
Turn to the professionals at Nissan. Buy a replacement belt tensioner for your Nissan Rogue Sport 2017-2022 online, and visit your closest Nissan service center for proper Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner installation. Check the "What This Fits" tab for more fitment details.
TENSIONER ASSY-AUTO
Fits Juke, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra