Serpentine belt replacement Guide2011 Nissan Rogue
Complete DIY repair guide with step-by-step instructions. Find exact parts on Amazon for your vehicle.
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-25 minutes
Parts Needed
1 items
DIY Savings
$100-400+
2011 Nissan Rogue — What You Need to Know
- →QR25DE engine uses a 4-rib (not 6-rib) serpentine belt — verify Gates K040337 or Dayco 5040337
- →Belt replacement is easiest done from above with engine warm but off — rubber is more pliable when warm
- →2008-2013 Rogue has power steering pump in belt routing (unlike later models with electric steering)
- →If squealing persists after new belt, test the AC compressor clutch and power steering pump pulley for bearing wear
Torque Specs
Tensioner mounting bolt: 26 ft-lbs
Belt Routing
Crankshaft pulley → spring tensioner → AC compressor → power steering pump → alternator. 4-rib belt. Tensioner rotates clockwise to release.
Safety Warnings
- •Note belt routing before removal — photograph the routing with your phone
- •Tensioner bolt rotates CLOCKWISE to release belt tension on Rogue
Tools Required
14mm wrench or socket (tensioner bolt)
Flashlight
Belt hook tool (optional)
Parts Needed
Serpentine Belt4 rib, 337mm effective length
Shop on AmazonOEM 11720-JG30AGates K040337 / Dayco 5040337
Basic Procedure Overview
- 1Locate the spring-loaded belt tensioner on the passenger side of the engine
- 2Insert 14mm wrench on tensioner bolt and rotate CLOCKWISE to release tension
- 3Slip belt off the alternator pulley and remove — keep tensioner held open
- 4Route new belt: crankshaft → tensioner → AC compressor → power steering → alternator
- 5Slip belt over alternator while holding tensioner open, slowly release
- 6Visually verify belt is seated in all pulley grooves, start engine to check
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