On some vehicles, yes. Others, no.
yes it should be the same thing.
No the timing belt drives the camshaft. A serpentine belt drives accessories such as alternator, power steering and ac.
Have had the same problem in the mornings or when the engine is cold. I suspect the power steering belt is slipping.
Power assist steering and Power Steering are the same thing, just difrent names from difrent Manufacturers.
The alternator will move in and out to tighten the belt and the PS pump will do the same
For most cars there is a separate pulley groove and belt for the alternator and power steering. That way if your alternator belt breaks you could still steer the vehicle.
They're the same thing. Technically, "power-assisted steering" is more correct, since the car is helping you turn the steering wheel, and not doing it all for you.
Check that the alternator and the power steering don't work of the same belt.
I'm am looking for the same thing. I'm guessing the whole pulley moves somehow in the bracket that holds it. but I don't know.
No. The timing belt is under the timing belt cover and drives the water pump, oil pump, and cams from the crankshaft and is necessary for operation of the engine. The serpentine belt is on the outside and drives the alternator, power steering, and air conditioner.
The A/C and the power steering are two sperate systems, however they are driven by the same belt, and it makes sence if the belt snaped and flew of the pulleys if would make noise on its way out, and with out a belt powering the a/c compressor and the power steering pump, you lose both. So first thing I'd do is check that belt, either its broken or maybe the tensioner gave out and it's slipping, either way...it's gotta be the belt that's the only way those two systems could fail at the same time, that belt is the only thing they share.-Sean, Ford Mechanic
Are there other accessories driven off the same belt? If so check them out. And you didn't mention if you replaced the belt tensioner or not. If not check that out also.