The adjustment bolt is very hard to get to. It is at the top of the pump just behind the Pully. You will have to slip a 15 mm open end wrench in from the top. You're only going to be able to get about a sixth of a turn at a time . You probably have a double pulley and the front groove has a belt that goes to the alternator on it. You will have to loosen the alternator first, adjusted pump, and then readjust the alternator. That's not a 305 Engine, that is a 307 engine. Y engine code in a Cutlass Supreme, 9 engine code in a 442. I just changed this belt yesterday. :-)
Belt tensioner is not adjustable. Assembly is spring loaded, spring can loose tension. If belt stretches or is too long (wrong part) then .... (There are marks on assembly to indicate proper tension.)
there is not a specific torque for the idler pully. tighten it up with a ratchet and it will not loosen up
IT is only about 3 bolts release tension losen bolts unplug wire follow step in reverse install new one (disconnect battery first
it is self adjusting .
jiggle the steering wheel there is probably tension on it to make it hard to unlock
On a 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, the serpentine belt tensioner is typically located near the front of the engine, on the driver's side. It is a pulley that is spring-loaded and can be rotated to relieve tension on the serpentine belt for removal or installation. To adjust the tensioner, you generally use a wrench or socket on the tensioner’s arm to pivot it away from the belt. Always refer to the vehicle's service manual for specific details and diagrams.
Check the tension on the belt. A power steering pump will whine if there is too much belt tension, putting pressure on the side of the pulley.
To adjust the tension on the power steering belt of a 1979 Silverado, first, locate the power steering pump and loosen the mounting bolts that secure it. Then, gently push the pump toward the engine to increase tension on the belt. Once the desired tension is achieved—typically about half an inch of deflection when pressed in the middle—tighten the mounting bolts securely. Finally, check the tension again to ensure it remains correct.
on the power steering pump bracket on the side closest to the battery look for a 1/2" square hole (incidently use this with a 1/2'" drive socket wrench to leverage belt tension after you put on the new belt when you get there) just below this square hole is the tension bolt for the power steering belt adjustment
a steering yolk is making it alot easier to steer. less tension while turning. helps you out very very much. dillonwerbeski
excessive noise even though belt tension is good, or when power steering fluid is leaking out the shaft seal.
To install the power steering belt on a 1997 Toyota Avalon, first, ensure the engine is off and cool. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolts and the tensioner bolt to relieve tension on the old belt, then remove it. Install the new belt, ensuring it sits properly on all pulleys, and then adjust the tension by repositioning the power steering pump and tightening the mounting bolts. Finally, check the belt's tension and alignment before starting the engine.