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Power Steering Pump Belt




Power Steering Pump Belt





Removal

NOTICE: Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

2. Working from the top of the vehicle, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and remove the accessory drive belt from the generator pulley.

3. Remove the 4 screws and position the RH fender splash shield aside.





4. Remove the 6 pin-type retainers and the RH splash shield.

5. Position the accessory drive belt off the crankshaft pulley.

6. Position the Stretchy Belt Remover on the power steering pump pulley belt as shown.





7. NOTE: Feed the Stretchy Belt Remover on to the power steering pump pulley approximately 90 degrees.

Turn the crankshaft clockwise and feed the Stretchy Belt Remover evenly on the power steering pump pulley as shown.





8. Remove the power steering pump belt.
- Fold the Stretchy Belt Remover under the inside of the power steering pump belt as shown.

- In one quick motion, firmly pull the Stretchy Belt Remover out of the RH fender well, removing the power steering pump belt.





Installation

1. Install the power steering belt on the crankshaft pulley.

2. NOTE: After installation, make sure the belt is correctly seated on the crankshaft and power steering pulleys.

Position the power steering belt around the Power Steering Belt Installation Tool and the power steering pulley. Make sure the belt is engaged with the power steering pulley and rotate the crankshaft clockwise to install the power steering belt.





3. Position the accessory drive belt on the crankshaft pulley.

4. NOTE: After installation, make sure the accessory drive belt is correctly seated on all pulleys.

Working from the top of the vehicle, rotate the accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and install the accessory drive belt on the generator pulley.

5. Install the RH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers.

6. Position the RH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.