Power Steering

INSPECTION





1. Inspect drive belt.
a. Visually check the belt for excessive wear, frayed cords etc.
If any defects has been found, replace the drive belt.






b. Using either a Nippondenso BTG-20 (9550-00020) or a Boroughs No. BT-33-73F belt tension gauge, check the drive belt tension.
Drive belt tension:
- New belt: 150-185 lbs.
- Used belt 95-135 lbs.
If the belt tension is not as specified, adjust it.

NOTE:
- A "New belt" refers to a belt which has been less than five minutes on a running engine.
- A "Used belt" refers to a belt which has been used on a running engine for five minutes or more.





2. After installing a belt, check that it fits properly in the ribbed grooves.