Great Video! Makes a job a lot easier when you can see just exactly what tools, parts and methods you'll use beforehand so you can plan the job. A good plan is the difference between "Got it done" and "I'll finish it later." So Thanks!

The belt tensioner bolt was broken off on this Nissan Quest. The last owner didn't even have the Spark plugs tightened down. When we got the vehicle, I noticed the power steering belt kept squeaking every time I turned the corner. The belt was not even tight. I found various other issues as well including the two bolts missing on the intake plenum. I hate working on a vehicle someone else worked on and screwed up.

I just did my 96 Infiniti, it's the same as your Nissan Maxima. The front lock bolt would have been easier with an offset 12mm. I was struggling with a regular wrench. I have a set of ratcheting wrenches. I have a offset 14mm and it would have been nice if I had a 12mm. That back lock bolt behind the ps pump was tight as I've ever seen it!!! WOW If anyone can change these belts out, they are great!!! Thanks to your video I didn't give up. Your video was my driving force to keep going. Thanks!!!

Great video! I'll try to do it myself on my 2001 maxima next week. I hope I can do it in 1 day or less without any major problem. Thanks a lot and God bless!

The best thing I can recommend is getting your hands on the factory repair manual. Ebay has an electronic (pdf) version for $7. You can also try a Haynes or Chilton repair manual.

I just did this job. The key to this job is to get under the car and put your hand into the back of the power steering pump. You also need to use your left hand to hold the power steering pump up in the front. I don't think many people have an old car like this. I still have one and I love it. The way to put the screw into the adjusting area is very tricky. You have to use two fingers. This is the hardest job I've ever done with parts on a car. If anyone can do this job they are a Master Mechanic. You have to adjust the adjusting bolt and mechanism to fit the hole. It's a chess game in action to do this job. It's all easy after you figure it out. This job is the job that says it all.

Yes, this job will be easier by removing the hoses and pulley. Thanks for commenting.

Excelent excellent video!! Haynes manual was worthless. Really appreciate people that do these things. You saved me a ton of work just figuring out how to get to this silly thing! Thanks again and God bless you!

Great video, My 02 maxima hose is leaking. Hopefully I can use your info to fix or replace it. Thanks from a 60 year old woman, yea we can still work on cars.

Glad to help, Greenthum. Cheers

Thank you. I am getting ready to try this on a 2008 Quest.

Thanks Bud. Glad to help.

Thank you for the video Sir. I just did a 1997 Maxima using it for reference. I removed the high and low lines from the pump and when done just started the car and turned the wheels while on the ground to bleed the system,seemed to work fine that way.

Yes. Take another look at the video. At 7:05 into the video I explain and show you need a 12mm wrench to loosen the locking nut before you can back off the belt tensioner.

Good stuff. Glad it turned out well.

You're a freaking genius man. Thanks for sharing this. I gotta a power steering leak somewhere, i'm sure this video will come in handy. Going to my favorites :)

You probably could but it will make the job a lot harder. It's easier to access the jam nut from underneath the car. I loosened the jam nut from on top because it was easier to film. Give it another try with an adjustable wrench and you should be successful.

Good stuff Bahai111. Glad it worked out

You can still remove the pump from the vehicle. Once you remove the 14mm on the back of the pump, you'll have two front bolts to remove. Then slide the pump out. Inspect the adjusting nut and verify it's seated and working correctly....You can often quality mechanic tool sets on sale. Stick with known brands such as Craftsman. Hope this helps.

Thanks for the video its very detailed and helps out a lot and for this kind of car it can be a pain thanks for the tips on how get it out.

Glad to help, Juan. Cheers.

Nice tutorial, Thanks

Glad to help, Yonas. Cheers

Yeppppp!!!! I'm gonna pay someone to do it. Nice detailed vid tho

Make sure all of the bolts and hose clamps are secure; especially the 24mm nut. Sounds like your hose is rattling on its mount.

Clear explain, how to replace PS pump. Thanks a lot

I used the cheap harbor frieght pneumastic ratchet to turn the ternsion screw on the ps pump just fits

Thank you for taking the time to show how to do this job it helped me so much .

Thank you for this video, ill be doing this on the weekend 👍

Code 1447 is strictly used for emission purposes only. It wouldn't cause a slow crank. Are you sure the battery has enough voltage? If you have a multimeter, test the battery for at least 12v when the vehicle is off. You can also go to your local auto part supplier and they'll test your battery for free. Also check battery voltage once the car is running. Check my alternator video for instructions. It's an easy test. Let me know what turns up.

In the beginning showed a 300zx and said Maxima on top of it....lol. Great video though! Helped alot!

Good video. alittle hard to get oriented sometimes when filming up under the engine but could barely makout the manifold and axle shaft and frame rail which helped

Thanks Mate. Glad to help.

Hello, I have a 1995 Maxima SE manual. I just completed this job. Took me 7 days to do it. I had a few problems with this installation. I had all of the tools and short time because I work. I am not a Mech. So the problems I encountered. 1 was the small space you have to work with. 2 while installing the pump, make sure your tensioner bolt Seats in the bracket that holds the tensioner bolt properly. The space at the end of the tensioner bolt has a space near the head that supposed to slide into the slot of the holder on the positioning bracket. 3 the main fastener bolt that holds the pump in place needs to be tightened last. The pump will need to be able to swing a bit because when you’re lifting the pump attempting to place your tensioner locking nut, the pump will need to swing so you can add your tensioner locking nut 🔩. My problem was that I didn’t fully understand how the tensioner system for this car operated. I understand fully now. It’s simple but you must be aware of that tensioner bolt and bracket. 4, when adding the power steering high pressure line, you must twist the line from the top of the car and make sure that it gives you the angle needed so you can thread the 24mm bolt into the pump properly. Just a few notes from a novice trying to save a few bucks. This was a very difficult job. But it’s easy if you pay attention to what I added. This tensioner system will add hours or days to this job if you’re not sure how this tensioner system is set up. And yes I did see the diagram photos in the field manual. It shows the bolt but I didn’t see any details on positioning the bolt into the bracket. I’m closing , make sure you don’t tighten your tensioner locking bolt until you add your ps pulley and belt. I was so happy to see my tensioner functioning that I almost wrapped up everything and didn’t tighten the locking bolt after getting my belt tightened. Not too bad of a job but this video makes this job look simple. It’s not. Make sure you have another vehicle to drive if you attempt doing this job . Thank you for you video man. I referenced it many times during this job. Respect

Yeah, I used the 300z as the opening scene in my early video's. Cheers.

You're welcome. Best of luck.

It could be from a leaking pump or the rear valve cover may need to be changed.

Great. Video sr ..but when is only of hoses how can I remplace or change any tips. Or recommendation. ?? Thanks

Thank you very very very much! From France.

Great video bruh!

Turns out the hose was discontinued new part number go figure fixed problem tyvm great videos

You are the goat 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Ouch. Sorry to hear that, Elco.

Awesome! Glad to help. Cheers

Excellent video and editing! I must have watched this video eight times. CarsNToys has used an offset box wrench to remove the pinion bolt on the pump. It did not work for me. I had to use a 3/8 In. Flex Head Teardrop Ratchet with 14 mm 12 pt socket. It was very painful to complete this job. Next time I will buy a Chevy.

Thank you for this nicely detailed video!

My 1986 300zx I have a leak some where within the power steering chasey. How do I know if its leaking from the resevoir, pump, lines or pressure switch?

Hi BrianX. Do you mean the 12mm locking nut that must be loosened before you can remove the power steering belt?

tool sizes vocalised helps

Excellent video. I am about to do my 97 Maxima pump. Thank you.

These are clearly not easy to do... its packed way up in there behind the rear head suspension and firewall strut tower etc.

thank you very much, i have just finish changing my power staring pump on Toyota it great.

Thanks for the very helpful video! When replacing a high pressure hose on 2001 maxima (97 maxima looks just like 5th gen), would it make it easier if I take the PS belt and pulley off?

Yes, there is the 12mm bolt that titens the belt tentioner,and there is a bolt on the back of the pump itself, don't you have to losen that bolt first before youn can losen the belt using the tentioner.

I changed my pump but it still leaks where the suction pipe meets the pump itself, i have the o rings installed but cant figure out why it is still leaking. Any suggestions would be appreciated

thanks for the video this really helped me out on my '01 Maxima!

Great video. Now I can do my own power steering pump, without coughing up 100's of dollars to a mechanic charging $90/hr. Thanks!

Thank You! Appreciate it, great job...

Would this be the Same Process for a 2007 Nissan Quest?

Thanks very helpful video. Helped 100%.

Nice video. Great attention to detail. I've got a 2012 infiniti g37 that I'm planning on replacing the power steering pump as well. My question is- are the variations between this car and my car so great that i can't use this video to change my own power steering pump? I've done some work on VW's but this is my first time doing something on my g37 that doesnt involve something as simple as changing a set of brakes or oil change. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Great showing.thanx a lot.

hello. the jamnut on my pulley tensiner is striped. i was wondering if you could do this job without removing the altnator and compressor belt? if you could just losen the power steering belt and remove the pump? thanks in advance

I have changed my hose pressure hose it now hums makes a vibrating sound what could I have done changeling hose again today let u know Ty Keith

I replaced my hose with a hose they made at mechanic shop(hydraulic), so I'm hoping changing pumps work because it's still leaking with new hose.

great video thanks, Quick question, I loosened the lock nut and and counter clockwise loosened the PS belt tensioner, but the pulley didn't move, so i just cut the belt....any suggestions? Also the pulley nut was on so tight it exploded a box wrench! it was a cheap one but still..scary.

It runs from the reservoir to the pump

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This is the general process for most vehicles. However, it is not the exact same process. The '93 Altima has a 2.4L motor. An entirely different powerplant.

i saw oil on the exhast manfold bolt studs, beside the power steering pump, when u was taking it off, does it come from a leaking or bad pump or is it the inner o-rings, becasue my pump stays wet and oil is on my exhast manfold studs

What would require a pump replacement?

Ii took off the bolt and washer off the pulley but it seams the pulley is not coming off so easily. Is that something that i will just have to kinda pry off'?

How does the steering feel?

Thanks for the video...well done!

Great tutorial

Really good vid. Thanks!

Great video, I like it, and hope to this job soon (as soon as the weather gets a bit better). Do you have anything about replacing the steering gear (rack and pinion), also the front axles?

problem with a Nissan Maxima 05 it doesn't turn on does Drive on the stay stuck on first gear and I want to put it to drive it does not show me the letters on the drive or the little reverse or the latter neutral so it will not show the letter r letter d and letter n it stays stuck on first gear

but can i use this video for the process tho and if not are there any videos you could reccomend for the 93 altima because it doesnt have one on youtube

You refer to a single bolt or to two bolts in the video that will allow the PS pump to disconnected. What are those bolts connected to, I'm just replacing to pump and not the tensioner. I have already removed the one from the back and disconnected the hoses...

Great video! I have a question about the bleeding procedure. Does it matter if the cap to the fluid reservoir is on or off? Seems like if it was on and tightened, that wouldn't allow the trapped air to escape.

I have a 98 Nissan maxima, new battery, alternator, starter, ignition switch, the problem is that it starts slow when I crank it up, but also after its running the battery light, gas light, and some of the other lights stay on in the dash, oh by the I am getting code 1447 with is evap purge valve, is that the problem, HELP

have question u think is the same proces in 2005 máxima

Great Video! I'm having trouble getting pump back into brackets to install lock bolt. Any suggestions? It is very hard to get leverage to push back in. Also do you have any suggestions on bleeding the hose?

thanks great video

man thank you for the video i have the hardest time to locate the last 14mm bolt you are talking about. you reach everybolt so easy but i can not for the life of me. i wish i would not have started on this job. thumbs down to nissan eng. for this horrible design. they put everything on before installing the engine and to replace parts its is horrible. probably dealer takes everything out for easy access and charges $$$$$$$. but i liked your vid.

Great video !!! Did your pump go bad ? Just wondering

. I did change the sensor for the camshaft 1 and 2 and still doing the same problem staying stuck on first gear does not want to move first gear and it's helped Nissan Maxima automatic

With the Ps pump belt replacement do I need to loosen the bolt that’s behind the ps pump

so will this be the same process on a nissan altima 93

The bolt behind the bolt came off. how do i put it back?

JUST PERFECT :)THANKSSS A LOT!!!

you did a awesome job.but I wann it to see the pum how to looks like......this my first time doing this..

Where was your original leak? Did your reservoir drain fast, fluid blow through your pump seal, noise, etc?

Great video. I'm having a repeated knocking sound when I start my 95 maxima after long periods of time. It stops when I put it in drive. My power steering cooling line busted in an accident awhile back ago and has since been replaced but I still get the knocking sound. My mechanic guy says it the result of the power steering pump not having the fluid to feed off of. What I want to know is, is it my power steering pump that is causing this knocking noise?

Did you have to detach the tie-rod end from the steering knuckle arm? The Chilton's manual says to do this

Hello, I have a 1999 Maxima. Is there also a locking nut on the back side of the front locking nut to loosen the power steering tensioner? I can not get the power steering tensioner to loosen to replace the belt. Thanks

great video

How did you reset the tension on the drive belt and PS belt? I have a MAJOR squealing sound off brand new belt and I think that the tension is too high, too low or maybe the A/C pulley is sticking?

Thank You