Jerky steering and possibly squealing.
Most vehicles today have a serpentine belt and automatic tensioner that operates not only the steering pump but also a number of other devices. Either the belt, or the tensioner or both could be faulty.
If the belt is at incorrect tension, you might also notice that your headlights increase and decrease in intensity when revving the engine. This is because the alternator is also not turning properly to keep the battery at full charge.
Yes, you can expect a car that has a serpentine belt to lose power steering when the belt breaks because the belt goes around the power steering pump's pulley.
Have had the same problem in the mornings or when the engine is cold. I suspect the power steering belt is slipping.
power steering pump or pully may be bad causeing more stress on the belt witch strains the motor an makes it lose power
Yes. There's only one belt and it does everything.
The auxiliary drive or serpentine belt (not timing belt)being lose or snapping
You lose the functions of your power steering pump, water pump and alternator.
Sounds like you belt came off.
There are 3 things that can happen when you lose power steering. #1 there is not enough power steering fluid, there might be a leek in the system. #2 The belt that connects to the power steering pump has come off. #3 The beerings in the power steering system has seized, usually only happens if the car is very old.
If you cut the engine, you will lose power steering.
Loosen the bolts on the pump to allow the belt to lose tension. Remove the belt, then put on the new belt. Pull the pump to tighten the belt snug but not over tight while tightening the bolts.
There are a couple symptoms of a bad pump. If your pump completely goes out you will lose power steering altogether, and steering will become quite difficult. Another symptom is you will hear a very audible groaning sound from your car when you turn the steering wheel. Hope this helps! Before replacing the pump though check your power steering fluid level, if it is low add fluid and see if that helps.
Pull upwards on the belt. There should be only minimal play, and the power steering pump should not make a noise due to a belt that is too lose or too tight. This is really the easiest way to judge proper tension.