Power steering belt came off - Tahoe Chevrolet Cars & Trucks

Your steering did NOT seize. Power steering is run from a belt. If the belt breaks and the belt powers the pump and the alternator, you lose power steering and the battery light comes on. You still had steering. What you lost was power assist. You can still turn the wheels, it's just much harder to turn. Get the belt replaced and you should be back in business.

1.Steering wheel is hard to turn : ... The power steering box or rack or power steering pump is bad: Repair or replace steering gear or pump as required. The fluid level in the power steering reservoir is low: Fill fluid to proper level. The power steering drive belt is damaged or broken: Replace power steering drive belt.

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They do not stretch that much. That engine uses a serpentine belt. Something has gone bad that caused the belt to come loose. All pulleys must be inspected to diagnose the problem.

Priority Action Part Type Cause
1 Inspect Power Steering Fluid Low Power Steering Fluid Level.
2 Inspect Power Steering Pump Worn out or Damaged Power Steering Pump.
3 Inspect Power Steering Hose Leaking or Incorrectly Installed Power Steering Hose.
4 Inspect Belt Tension Incorrect Belt Tension Will Allow Belts to Slip.
5 Inspect Belt Incorrectly Routed, Adjusted(Tensioned), Missing or Worn Drive Belt(s).
7 Inspect Ball Joint-upper Worn, Damaged, or Faulty Ball Joint.
8 Inspect Ball Joint-Lower Malfunctioning Ball Joint.

What happes when a vehicle experiences a loss of power steering, is that the car reverts to a
manual steering car (like in the Model T days), making steering difficult, especially at low speeds,
and during low speed maneuvering.

Section 11-02A: Steering Pump, Power, C-II 1996 Aerostar, Ranger and Explorer Vehicles Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Pump and Pulley SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Steering Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C
Removal

1. Disconnect the power steering return hose (3A713) at the pump and drain fluid.
   

1. Remove the power steering pressure hose (3A719) by unscrewing connector from the pump.
   

1. On the Aerostar 3.0L V-6 engine (6007), loosen the drive belt tensioner (6B209) and adjustment bolts.
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 10346 Generator 2 8501 Water Pump 3 8678 Belt Idler Pulley 4 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 5 6303 Crankshaft 6 2884 A/C Clutch 7 — Without A/C On the 2.3L I-4 and 4.0L V-6 engines, slacken belt tension by lifting drive belt tensioner in a counterclockwise direction. On Ranger 3.0L V-6 engines, slacken belt tension by lifting drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction. Remove drive belt (8620) from under drive belt tensioner and slowly lower pulley to stop. Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley (3A733).
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 10346 Generator 2 2884 A/C Clutch 3 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 4 8501 Water Pump 5 6303 Crankshaft 6 8678 Belt Idler Pulley 7 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner

1. NOTE: If the drive belt requires servicing, refer to Section 03-05 .
   
   Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley.
   

1. Remove the oil dipstick tube.
   

1. Remove the power steering pump support (3C511).
   

1. Install Steering Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B on the pulley.
   

1. NOTE: Do not apply pressure on the power steering pump rotor shaft (3B559). Pressure will damage internal thrust areas of the power steering pump (3A674).
   
   While holding the remover tool nut stationary with a wrench, rotate the inner spindle of the remover tool clockwise until the pulley is pulled off the power steering pump rotor shaft.
   

1. Remove the bolts attaching the power steering pump to the A/C compressor mounting bracket (2882).
   

Installation

1. Install the power steering pump on the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Install and tighten attaching bolts to 41-61 Nm (30-45 lb-ft). On 4.0L engine, tighten to 47-64 Nm (35-47 lb-ft).
   

1. Position the support on the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Install mounting bolts and tighten to 47-64 Nm (35-47 lb-ft).
   

1. NOTE: Fore/aft location of power steering pump pulley on power steering pump rotor shaft is critical. Incorrect belt alignment may cause drive belt squeal or chirp. Make sure pull-off groove on power steering pump pulley is facing front and flush with end of shaft ± 0.254mm (± 0.010 inch).
   
   Install the Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C and install the power steering pump pulley.
   

1. Install the drive belt on the power steering pump pulley.
   

1. On the 2.3L I-4, Ranger 3.0L V-6, and 4.0L V-6 engines, position and rotate drive belt on engine. While lifting drive belt tensioner in a counterclockwise direction (clockwise on Ranger 3.0L V-6), slide drive belt under drive belt tensioner and lower drive belt tensioner to drive belt.
   On Aerostar 3.0L V-6 engine, position the belt idler pulley (8678) assembly to give the drive belt the tension specified. Refer to belt tension check in Section 03-05 . Tighten the drive belt tensioner and adjustment bolts to 47-64 Nm (35-47 lb-ft).
   

1. Install the power steering pump support, if removed.
   

1. Install the oil dipstick tube.
   

1. Install the pressure hose tube nut and new Teflon® wagner into power steering pump valve outlet fitting (3D654) and tighten to 41-54 Nm (30-40 lb-ft).
   

1. Connect the power steering return hose to the power steering pump, and reposition the clamp.
   

1. Fill the power steering oil reservoir (3A697) with Premium Power Steering Fluid E6AZ-19582-AA or equivalent fluid meeting specification ESW-M2C33-F. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel (3600) from left to right without hitting stops to remove air from the system.
   

1. Check for leaks and recheck the fluid level. Add fluid if necessary to proper level as specified in Section 11-00 .
   
   
   Power Steering Pump and Power Steering Pulley, 2.3L TPH Engine, Ranger Only
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 2882 A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket 2 N606543-S2 Bolt (2 Req'd) 3 N606069-S2 Bolt (2 Req'd) 4 N605803-S2 Bolt 5 N800199-S8M Screw 6 3D673 Power Steering Pump Pulley 7 3F671 Power Steering Belt Idler Support 8 N806020-S2 Bolt 9 3A674 Power Steering Pump 10 19703 A/C Compressor A — Tighten to 21.2-29 Nm (16-21 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 40.3-55 Nm (30-41 Lb-Ft) C — Tighten to 44-51 Nm
   (32-38 Lb-Ft)
   
   Power Steering Pump and Power Steering Pulley, 3.0L Engine, Aerostar
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 3A674 Power Steering Pump 2 3C511 Power Steering Pump Support 3 6007 Engine 4 N803564 Stud 5 N802827-S2 Nut 6 N800199-S8M Screw (3 Req'd) 7 N8011179-S2 Screw (3 Req'd) 8

It depends on the engine. Some engines have seperate belts for diffrent accessories and some have a serpentine belt that wraps around all accessories (A/C, alternator, Power sterring, ect) with one belt. Look for the power steering fill under the hood. It is normally close to the power steering pump which should have a pully and a belt on it. The belt on the pully is the one.

Power steering pump special tools


Power Steering Pump Removal & Installation Power Steering Pump (2V) To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove the alternator.
5. Drain and remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
6. Position a drain pan under the power steering pump underneath the vehicle. Disconnect the hydraulic pressure and return lines and allow to drain.
7. Remove the idler pulley from the power steering pump support.
8. Remove the belt tensioner.
9. Remove the bracket mounting bolt located under the belt tensioner mounting.
10. Remove two retaining nuts from the bracket mounting studs. Remove both mounting studs, and pull off the power steering pump support with the pump attached.
11. Clamp the pump support bracket in a suitable vise.
12. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the pump shaft using Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B, or equivalent. Remove the three bolts retaining the power steering pump to the power steering pump support and remove the power steering pump.

To Install:
NOTE: The pulley must be installed within 0.010 in (0.25 mm) flush with the power steering pump shaft.

1. Install the power steering pump to the power steering pump support. Tighten the mounting bolts to 18 ft-lb. (25 Nm).
2. Install the power steering pump pulley using Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C, or equivalent; the pulley face must be flush within 0.010 inch (0.25mm) of the pump shaft.
3. Install the power steering pump/pump support and torque nuts/bolt to 24 ft. lbs. (33 Nm).
4. Install the bracket mounting bolt located under the belt tensioner mounting.
5. Install the belt tensioner.
6. Install the idler pulley to the power steering pump support.
7. Connect the hydraulic pressure and return lines.
8. Install the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
9. Install the alternator.
10. Install the accessory drive belt.
11. Fill the power steering reservoir with power steering fluid.
12. Connect the battery ground cable.
13. Run the engine and check for leaks and proper operation. Bleed the power steering system if needed.

Removal & Installation

1.6L Engine
A/C Compressor Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
3. Pivot the A/C compressor towards the engine in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
4. Remove the A/C compressor drive belt from the pulleys.

To install:

1. Properly route and install the A/C compressor drive belt on the A/C compressor, the power steering (if equipped), and the crankshaft pulleys.
2. Adjust the A/C compressor drive belt to obtain 6-9 mm (0.24-0.35 in) deflection.
3. Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts to 13-20 f t. lbs. (18-28 Nm).
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

Alternator Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the power steering pump and the A/C compressor drive belt.
3. Loosen the generator mounting bolts.
4. Pivot the generator towards the engine and remove the accessory drive belt.

To install:

1. Properly route and install the generator drive belt on the pulleys.
2. Adjust the alternator drive belt to obtain 6-8 mm (0.24-0.32 in) deflection for a used belt or 5-6 mm (0.20-0.24 in) deflection for a new belt.
3. Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
4. Install the power steering and the A/C compressor drive belt.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Power Steering Pump Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolts.
3. Pivot the power steering pump towards the engine in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
4. Remove the power steering pump drive belt from the pulleys.

To install:

1. Properly route and install the power steering pump drive belt on the power steering pump and the crankshaft pulleys.
2. Adjust the power steering pump drive belt to obtain 6-9 mm (0.24-0.35 in) deflection.
3. Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

If it was the timing belt, the car would have quit right then and there.
It's the belt that drives the fan, water pump and power steering.
Probably what they call the serpintine belt.

I don't have chrysler producs. I'll post 3.8L V6 Ford Windstar for reference. You'll get some idea.



Removal
WARNING: USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR INSTALLING DRIVE BELT TO MAKE SURE THAT TOOL DOES NOT SLIP.

1. Using a 15mm socket or wrench on bolt attaching drive belt tensioner pulley. Rotate drive belt tensioner (6B209) clockwise to remove drive belt from pulleys.
   
   3.8L Engine
   
   

Item Part Number Description 1 10300 Generator 2 3A674 Power Steering Pump 3 19703 A/C Compressor 4 6B217 Drive Belt Tensioner Pulley 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 8501 Water Pump 7 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 8 8620 Drive Belt
Installation

1. Install drive belt over all pulleys (except drive belt tensioner ).

1. Rotate drive belt tensioner as described under Removal and install drive belt over drive belt tensioner pulley. Ensure that all V-grooves make proper contact with pulleys

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Pulley, Power Steering Pump CII
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Steering Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C
Removal

1. Drain as much fluid as possible from the power steering pump (3A674) through the power steering oil reservoir (3A697) neck.

1. Install Steering Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B on the power steering pump pulley (3A733) , and place the tool and power steering pump in a vise by gripping the small hex-head of the tool.

1. Hold the power steering pump , and rotate the tool nut counterclockwise to remove the power steering pump pulley . Do not apply in and out pressure on the power steering pump shaft. Pressure will damage the internal thrust areas.
   
   

Installation
CAUTION: Do not apply in and out pressure on the shaft. Pressure will damage the internal thrust areas.

1. Place the power steering pump pulley on the power steering pump shaft, and install Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C. The small diameter threads on the tool should be fully engaged in the power steering pump shaft.

1. Hold the power steering pump , and rotate the tool nut clockwise to install the power steering pump pulley on the shaft. The power steering pump pulley face must be flush within 0.25mm (0.010 inch) of the end of the power steering pump shaft.

1. Remove the tool.

1. Fill the power steering oil reservoir to the COLD FILL line.

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Steering Pump, Power Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301) .

1. Remove accessory drive belt (8620) .

1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 .

1. Remove right front wheel (1007) and tire assembly.

1. Remove power steering pump pulley (3A733) .

1. Position drain pan. Remove power steering pressure hose (3A719) and power steering return hose (3A713) from power steering pump (3A674) .

1. Remove four power steering pump retaining bolts (three in front, one in rear) and remove power steering pump .

Installation

1. Position power steering pump and install retaining bolts. Tighten retaining bolts to 41-54 Nm (30-40 lb-ft).

1. Install power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose to power steering pump . Remove drain pan.

1. Press on power steering pump pulley as outlined in this section.

1. Install right front wheel and tire assembly. Tighten lug nuts (1012) to 115-142 Nm (85-105 lb-ft).

1. Lower vehicle.

1. Install drive belt to power steering pump pulley .

1. Connect battery ground cable .

1. Fill power steering oil reservoir (3A697) to proper level. Refer to Section 11-00 .
   
   Power Steering Pump and Bracket, 3.8L
   
   

Item Part Number Description 1 N607528-S2 Screw, M6-1 x 16 2 8509 Water Pump Pulley 3 W804804-S2 Screw, M8-1.25 x 35 4 N806214-S2 Bolt, M12 5 W606691-S36B Screw, M8-1.25 x 35 6 10B315 Generator Brace 7 N621939-S36B Nut, M8-1.0 8 10300 Generator 9 6B212 Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bracket 10 6049 Cylinder Head 11 19D624 Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket 12 W606563-S2 Bolt, M10-1.5 x 55 13 19703 A/C Compressor 14 N807273-S100 Bolt, M8-1.25 x 121.5 15 3C510 Power Steering Hose Bracket 16 3A674 Power Steering Pump 17 3C511 Power Steering Pump Support 18 W807239-S8 Bolt, M10-1.5 x 36.5 19 2888 A/C Compressor Brace 20 W806342-S2 Bolt, M8-1.25 x 23 21 W606571-S411 Bolt, M10-1.5 x 113.5 22 6C348 Idler Assembly 23 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 24 N805137-S56 Bolt, M10-1.5 x 157 25 N621939-S2 Nut, M8-10 26 N807241-S36B Bolt, M10-1.5 x 132 27 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner A — Tighten to 8-11 Nm (71-101 Lb-In) B — Tighten to 20-25 Nm (15-18 Lb-Ft) C — Tighten to 70-95 Nm (52-70 Lb-Ft) D — Tighten to 40-55 Nm (30-40 Lb-Ft) E — Press Flush with End of Power Steering Pump Shaft