loosen up the pump put a pry bar under it and lift up, then tighten the bolts up
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.
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
Is this a single belt or a serpentine belt system, if so look for belt tension idler pulley and loose belt, or single belt then you will need to loose and release tension on the power steering pump assembly.
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.
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.
To replace the power steering belt on a 1997 Toyota Avalon, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Then, locate the power steering pump and loosen the adjustment bolt and tensioner bolt to relieve tension on the belt. Remove the old belt, install the new one, and adjust the tension by tightening the bolts. Finally, reconnect the battery and check the belt's tension before starting the engine.
The adjusting pulley for the power steering is found on the side of the engine under the power steering pump. Loosen the bolt that keeps it tight and the belt will have some slack to slide off the pulley.
To adjust the power steering belt on a 1998 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, first, locate the power steering pump and the belt tensioner. Loosen the mounting bolts on the power steering pump to allow for adjustment. Adjust the tension by moving the pump closer to or further away from the engine until the belt has the correct tension—typically about 1/2 inch of deflection when pressed down in the middle. Finally, tighten the pump's mounting bolts securely and check the belt tension again to ensure it's correctly adjusted.
excessive noise even though belt tension is good, or when power steering fluid is leaking out the shaft seal.
To adjust the power steering belt on a 1984 Chevy van, first, locate the power steering pump and loosen the mounting bolts that secure it. Next, gently push the pump away from the engine to increase belt tension, then tighten the bolts to secure the pump in place. Finally, check the belt tension by pressing down on the belt; it should have about 1/2 inch of play. If necessary, repeat the adjustment until the desired tension is achieved.
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.
To remove the power steering belt on a 1999 Toyota Tercel, first ensure the engine is off and cool. Locate the power steering pump and loosen the adjustment bolt to relieve tension on the belt. Then, slide the belt off the pulleys. Finally, remove the belt completely from the engine compartment.