point me in the right direction ..power steering pump belt tensioner
01-26-2011, 06:46 PM
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there are 2 bolts u'll need to tend to, if memory serves me correctly.
one is holding the pivoting motion of the tensioner bolt itself. so you must slightly loosen it before expecting to get a result from the actual tension bolt. just look closely with a flashlight under/beside the power steering pump, by the pulley .
you'll see what i mean
one is holding the pivoting motion of the tensioner bolt itself. so you must slightly loosen it before expecting to get a result from the actual tension bolt. just look closely with a flashlight under/beside the power steering pump, by the pulley .
you'll see what i mean
01-26-2011, 06:58 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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01-26-2011, 08:34 PM
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01-27-2011, 12:46 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Anyone can make that mistake. There should be a certain amount of deflection in the belt, I think 1/4".
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01-27-2011, 02:02 PM
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Inspection
1) Apply a force of 98 N (10kgf, 22lbf) and measure the deflection between the power steering pump pulley and the crankshaft pulley.
Deflection:
Used Belt: 13.0-16.5mm (0.51-0.65 in.)
New Belt: 8.5-11.0mm (0.33-0.45 in.)
2) If you installed a new belt, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust the belt to the used belt specs.
Adjustment
3) Loosen the power steering pump mounting nut and bolt.
4) Turn the adjusting nut to get the proper belt tension, then retighten the mounting nut and bolt (17lbf-ft).
5) Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times, then stop the engine and recheck the tension of the belt.
When I installed a new belt during my Timing Belt replacement, I tried to use the above method. I left a healthy deflection amount just to get the car up and running, then adjusted for squealage of the belt to get it right. My PS pump made bizarre noises for awhile but it settled down after awhile.
Last edited by zeta; 01-27-2011 at 02:10 PM.
01-27-2011, 04:06 PM
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Deflection Method per the Helms
Inspection
1) Apply a force of 98 N (10kgf, 22lbf) and measure the deflection between the power steering pump pulley and the crankshaft pulley.
Deflection:
Used Belt: 13.0-16.5mm (0.51-0.65 in.)
New Belt: 8.5-11.0mm (0.33-0.45 in.)
2) If you installed a new belt, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust the belt to the used belt specs.
Adjustment
3) Loosen the power steering pump mounting nut and bolt.
4) Turn the adjusting nut to get the proper belt tension, then retighten the mounting nut and bolt (17lbf-ft).
5) Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times, then stop the engine and recheck the tension of the belt.
When I installed a new belt during my Timing Belt replacement, I tried to use the above method. I left a healthy deflection amount just to get the car up and running, then adjusted for squealage of the belt to get it right. My PS pump made bizarre noises for awhile but it settled down after awhile.
Inspection
1) Apply a force of 98 N (10kgf, 22lbf) and measure the deflection between the power steering pump pulley and the crankshaft pulley.
Deflection:
Used Belt: 13.0-16.5mm (0.51-0.65 in.)
New Belt: 8.5-11.0mm (0.33-0.45 in.)
2) If you installed a new belt, run the engine for 5 minutes, then readjust the belt to the used belt specs.
Adjustment
3) Loosen the power steering pump mounting nut and bolt.
4) Turn the adjusting nut to get the proper belt tension, then retighten the mounting nut and bolt (17lbf-ft).
5) Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times, then stop the engine and recheck the tension of the belt.
When I installed a new belt during my Timing Belt replacement, I tried to use the above method. I left a healthy deflection amount just to get the car up and running, then adjusted for squealage of the belt to get it right. My PS pump made bizarre noises for awhile but it settled down after awhile.
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