Service manual

POWER STEERING PUMP
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
90-861329--1 MARCH 1999 Page 8A-5
Pump Drive Belt Tension Adjustment
NOTICE
Refer to “Precautions” in this section, BEFORE proceeding.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT pry in pump body.
1. Install drive belt on pulleys and adjust tension as follows:
a. Pivot pump attain tension.
b. Tighten retaining bolts.
2. Check belt tension using either of two methods, following and readjust pump, if neces-
sary, to obtain proper belt tension.
a. Using a strand tension gauge, take gauge reading at midpoint of power steering
pump belt. Gauge should read 75-95 lbs. (334-423 Nm).
b. Check belt tension by pushing down on upper strand of belt at belt midpoint. Belt
should depress 1/4 in. (6 mm).
75809
a
a-Measure Belt Deflection Here
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