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I have a 1993 buick skylark. the power steering pump squeals and the belt is loose. i am going to tighten the belt and hope that solves the problem. i also checked the fluid and it is ok. if this doesn't stop the noise then i suppose i have to change the power steering pump correct? thank you for your time.
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yep, usually when putting full lock on the power steering (the belt driving the power steer pump if loose ) will squeal. Tighten it up to allow 1/2 inch deflection or slack in the longest section of the belt.
Remove the drive belt.
Disconnect the two hoses (one pressure, one return) from the pump... catching the contents of the pump's reservoir with a pan under the vehicle. Crowfoot six-point fitting wrenches are strongly suggested for removing the hoses.
Unbolt the pump from its bracket.
Remove the pump.
Replace with a new or rebuilt or salvage pump, reversing these steps.
After refilling the reservoir to the full mark, start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully against both right and left stops several times to bleed air out of the system. Top off the reservoir to the full mark again.
Hello-
I assume you mean the belts are squealing when you replaced the belts. You should not run your car without the belts - damage may result.
Squealing belts usually mean they are not on tight enough (loose). Refer to your car's belt replacement instructions to determine how to increase their tension. Belts can be damaged and accessories (such as power steering, water pump, etc) not function correctly if the belts are not tensioned properly.
your power steering belt might be loose or may have stretched due to weather related issues, or may have the adjustment worked loose. suggest you adjust the tension on the belt[power steering belt] youneed to have it tightened. you may even need a replacement pump. is it leaking fluid onto the ground? if so, it may be a loose hose or a busted hose. if you are mechanically inclined, please repost with specifics on if it's leaking fluid or belt is squealing? otherwise,i suggest you have it looked at from a professional. hope this helps and if you need further assistance with replacement of power steering pump, or directions of the belt tension,just ask. we will be happy to assist!
i am having a similar problem. my power steering pully is loose. im pretty sure i have to replace the pump and the pully however my power steering still works but the belt squeals.check all the pullys they drive the belt or belts. its usually always either the tensioner thats the pully that allows you to remove the drive belt or the power steering pully which sucks the most because you must remove the entire power steering pump to replace the pully and since you have to go through all that trouble you might as well replace the entire power steering pump as well. i am not a mechanic so try and find more information.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
MANUAL BELT TENSIONER
Loosen rear mounting bolts of idler pulley or power steering pump (if equipped). Loosen power steering pivot
bolt and lock nut (if equipped). Turn adjusting bolt to tighten belt to specification. See BELT ADJUSTMENT
SPECIFICATIONS table. Tighten bolts and lock nut to 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m). For serpentine belt routing, see For the routing just draw a picture befor romoving the belt. There are 4 different routings and I don't have enough info for yours. Without the proper tool the adjustment spec won't do you any good so before you take off the old belt get a feel of how thight it is and try to match the new one. best thing to do it make it loose enough so it squals when turning the steering
wheel to the extream or stop then tighten the belt little at a time till it doesn't squeal then just go a little bit more. If the belt is too tight it will wear out bearings in water pump,Alt, pullys ect. If its too losse it will squeal and wear out the belt so take your time on the adjustment.
Could be fuel filter, best thing to do is chg. fuel filter and do a fuel pressure test, don't think for a moment that it can't be the pump they have been known to go out just that quick.
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