Serpentine belt replacement

2001 NISSAN ALTIMA
200,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DELANA BEAUCHAMP CARPENTER
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Got a new serpentine belt for my car listed above. It's hard to see down in the side of the car. I can't tell which belt diagram to use. And if I change the main belt should I go ahead and change both.
Jul 27, 2021 at 1:45 AM
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KASEKENNY
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The drive belt is the one that does not include the A/C compressor. The other belt is the A/C belt.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Below is the diagram for both belts together and if it were me, I would at least inspect both belts but if you have to take them off, I would put new ones back on unless they are relatively new.

Please review the info below and let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
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Jul 27, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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