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Power Steering Pump Drive Belt

  1. Disconnect the battery negative lead.
  2. Check belt tension midway between crankshaft and pump pulley. There should be movement of 4-6 mm. See Fig 1 . If movement is not as specified, go to next step.
  3. Loosen 2 nuts at side of pump. See Fig 1 .
  4. Loosen bolt securing lower bracket to slotted adjustment link. See Fig 1 .
  5. Pivot pump until correct belt tension is obtained. See Fig 1 .
  6. CAUTION: Do not lever against pump casing. Damage to pump casing may cause fluid leaks.
    NOTE: Check A.C. generator drive belt tension after adjusting power steering pump belt. See SPECIFICATIONS & DRIVE BELT ROUTING - 3.9L & 4.2L article in ENGINE COOLING.
  7. Hold tension and tighten pump adjusting bolt and 2 nuts.
  8. Reconnect battery negative lead.
  9. Recheck belt tension after running engine. Run engine for 3-5 minutes, if new belt fitted.
Fig 1: Adjusting Power Steering Pump Drive Belt
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