Nissan Maxima timing belts and transmission

Repair costs could be more than the car is worth.
That model has an interference engine, which means if the belt breaks while the engine is running, it could damage the valves and pistons.
Even if the engine is ok, replacing the timing belt and cleaning out the fuel system could run way over $1500. And that could be the beginning of stuff to fix from sitting that long. Things like brakes, cooling system, transmission, and so on.

Basically first check battery voltage under load with headlights, fan etc on and give about 2500 rpm and check battery voltage with digital meter and expect to see about 12 volt range if Alternator faulty. If ok would be 14 volts approx.
Assuming battery voltage low. First remove negative battery terminal and proceed to take of drive belt by taking strain of belt by slackening tensioner on belt then remove and check belt for cracks etc on inside once removed. if damaged replace. Proceed and remove cowls, bolts etc as required to remove alternator. Before removing disconnect wires on Alternator. Assemble in reverse to above. Just a basic outline of how to do it.

check engine timing belt.if broken you need to replace it.

Generally speaking, NO.

If you were replacing a 5-speed with a 5-speed, then I would be inclined to say YES, providing it was the same model transmission.

Replacing with a different type of transmission, may cause a compatability issue with the ECM computer.

Same here motor mounts first, must be Nissan's procedure to ease you into a transmission job.

not connected with the tail light ,as for cost of fan belt?? depends on the garage,send wife in mini skirt ,thats always good for a discount

Here is a diagram of the serpentine belt for the Maxima. I don't have instructions on power steering...

http://www.gates.com/common/part_locator/view_diagram.cfm?id=S4003

Mine did the same but at 120 km but i just pulled over put it in park and restarted it and there has been no problems since, this was 2 months ago

Hi!!!! Im prety sure is the catalitik converter

Take you vehicle to a nissan dealer as soon as possible because you could be having some major transmission problems. If you have vehicle warrent, see what it covers. Could be a costly repair.