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1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER
35,000 MILES • 2.2L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TJAH
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will power steering fail if only the outermost belt fails?
Aug 18, 2020 at 10:18 AM
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STEVE W.
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That would depend on what engine you have. Nissan doesn't show a 2.2 in the Pathfinder. The ones using a V6 use the inner belt to power the alternator and A/C and the outer belt to power the power steering pump. If that belt failed then yes, you lose power steering.
Aug 18, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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