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How do you remove a power steering belt?
Lay a straight-edge between the pulleys; both should be parallel with it.
- Pull the belt hard away from a straight-edge to measure deflection.
- Slacken the adjuster bolt slightly, but do not remove it.
- Slacken the pivot bolt or bolts slightly, but do not remove.
How much does it cost to replace accessory belt?
More good news: serpentine belts are inexpensive compared to other car parts and components. A professional mechanic will normally charge between $75 and $120 in labor to remove the old belt and replace it with a new one.
How do you loosen a power steering pump belt?
In many cases, the power steering pump will be secured tight onto its housing, even with the bolts loosened. Use a pry bar or a long end wrench to apply pressure to the pump. This will loosen the belt even more so you can slide the belt off the pulleys.
Can you drive without serpentine belt?
Under no circumstances can you drive a vehicle without a serpentine belt because the serpentine belt serves the important function of delivering antifreeze to important parts of the engine. Without the serpentine belt, the power steering pump, which provides hydraulic pressure, no longer functions.
Slacken the adjuster and pivot bolts, and push the pump inwards by the cast front plate until the belt is slack enough to ease off. Do not push against any other part of the pump or pipework, or you may damage it. Remove the old belt. If it is the outermost of several belts on the engine, removal is straightforward.
How to check the tension on a power steering belt?
To check the tension, lay a straight-edge along the outer edge of the belt. If the belt goes round more than two pulleys, use the longest run of the belt. Use your thumbs to push the belt inwards at its mid point, pushing quite hard.
How often should I change my power steering belt?
Some cars also have a slotted-link adjuster. Inspect the belt, along with the rest of the power-steering system (See Checking power-assisted steering ), at least every six months; at 6,000 miles or 10,000 km; at the intervals recommended in the car handbook; and, of course, at any time you suspect that it may be slipping.
Why does my power steering belt keep slipping?
A slack belt tends to slip, wears fast and may even break; it also makes the steering feel jerky or heavy. A slipping belt sometimes gives itself away by a loud screeching noise, particularly when you start the engine from cold. The tension of the belt can be adjusted to stop it slipping.
Do you have to remove pulley to remove power steering pump?
Yes, the power steering pump mounts into the bracket from the back, so you have to remove the pump/bracket to separate them as far as I know (which is how I did it). I removed my pulley while I had the pump on the bench.
How do you remove a belt from an engine?
Slacken the adjuster and pivot bolts, and push the pump inwards by the cast front plate until the belt is slack enough to ease off. Do not push against any other part of the pump or pipework, or you may damage it. Remove the old belt. If it is the outermost of several belts on the engine, removal is straightforward.