Power Steering Belt

Removal

Power Steering Belt Adjustment:

1. From the top of the vehicle loosen pivot bolt.

Accessory Drive Belt Splash Shield:

2. Hoist vehicle and remove splash shield.
3. From under the vehicle loosen the locking bolts F and G.

Installation

Accessory Drive Belt Routing:

1. Install belt. Refer to illustration for belt routing.

NOTE: Use Special Tool 7198, Belt Tension Gauge to check belt for proper tension.

2. Adjust belt tension with 1/2 inch drive breaker bar installed in adjusting bracket. Use belt tension gauge and refer to Belt Tension Chart for tension specification.
3. Tighten locking bolt G to 28 Nm (250 inch lbs.).
4. Tighten locking bolt F and the pivot bolt to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).

Power Steering Pump Belt Tension Adjustment
Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt installation procedures for belt tensioning procedures.





Belt Tension Chart