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1st take and untighten the power steering bolt from the back it will be facing the drive side. now take and untighten the tension bolt be careful not to snap it. then get a 9/16 open end wench and put it on the power steering bolt form the front it is a tight to get to once you have it on push down on it and the belt will come off
The problem can be on the power steering pump itself. If the power steering pump is faulty, the power steering fluid does not circulate properly. One good reason why it squeaks when wheel is turned. Check the power steering belt too if they are not sloppy. If it is, adjust the pump to tighten the belt.
But before doing the power steering pump replacement, please do check the power steering fluid level. You may need to fill it up a little and turn the wheel from left to right. By turning the wheel to the max left and max right, the steering fluid will circulate and may get rid of the problem.
If the problem still persists after putting on new fluids, go for the power steering pump replacement. Be sure to tighten the power steering belt after replacement.
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I think I would have an experienced mechanic properly replace the power steering pump, replace the tensioner, then put it back together with a new serpentine belt.
Nice ride!! An oldie, but goodie. Should be easy to change the power steering belt on this one. Just loosen the mounting bolt and the adjusting bolt and push the pump toward the engine. That will loosen tension and allow you to remove the belt. Put the new belt on and move the pump out away from engine. You may have use something as a lever to help put the proper tension on, and while holding tension, tighten the mounting and adjustment bolts down. Proper tension is 1/4" deflection at the midway point on the belt. Hope this helped and best wishes.
Suggest it may be power steering fluid, has made it's way on the power steering belt, causing belt slippage, and perhaps glazing the power steering belt. Even if a new one was put on. If so, the belt may need to be changed, also the pulleys need to be cleaned. Make sure those pulleys aren't glazed, by the belt slipping over them.
It could also be that the belt isn't tight enough, and/or worn out. Make sure the hoses, going from the power steering pump to the steering box, are not leaking, at the back of the pump housing.
drain power steering fluid.disconnect the inlet and out let hoses from power steering pump.remove belt by loosen the adjusting bolts on pump bracket.remove power steering bolts and remove pump.put in new power steering pump torque it 17 ft lbs . connect hoses .put belt back on adjust the belt tension. add fluid check level . bleed the air from system.
It sounds like your power steering pump, not the belt. Have u checked the fluid level? If it's low it can make a 'growling' type noise. Any leaks under the car from power steering? U can check by putting a big piece of cardboard under the car at night, check where any leaks show up on it the next morning. ålso check the belt for fraying or cracks (if u find any, replace it), also the belt tension, if it's loose, the belt may squeal (not what u describe),
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