How did my power steering belt break?
The most serious failure is when the serpentine belt breaks completely. This is usually the result of a belt in poor condition, or a problem with one of the accessory components being driven by the belt. A failed bearing in a pulley being driven by the serpentine belt will also cause the belt to break.
How to check power steering belt on Honda Accord?
Drive the Honda Accord backward off the car ramps and place the car in park while leaving the engine running. Inspect the power steering pump belt visually to verify it is working properly. Shut off the motor when you are satisfied that the belt is attached correctly.
What does the serpentine belt on a Honda Accord do?
The serpentine belt in your Honda Accord drives the alternator, air conditioning, power steering, and water pump. Note: PracticalMechanic.com is reader-supported. If you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission – at no cost to you.
How do you set the power steering belt?
The belts on these vehicles don’t have automatic tensioners like the newer vehicles do. The tension has to be set with a bolt on the alternator and power steering pump respectively. I personally set the belt by feel if a firm push with 1 finger yields about 1/2″ of deflection at the center of the belt between two pulleys you’re good.
How do you release tension on a Honda Accord?
To release the tension on the tensioner pulley, put a 14mm wrench onto the nut-head on the tensioner pulley (A), and pull the wrench toward the front of the car as shown. On the Honda Accord, this is a 14mm hex head on the tensioner pulley.
Drive the Honda Accord backward off the car ramps and place the car in park while leaving the engine running. Inspect the power steering pump belt visually to verify it is working properly. Shut off the motor when you are satisfied that the belt is attached correctly.
The serpentine belt in your Honda Accord drives the alternator, air conditioning, power steering, and water pump. Note: PracticalMechanic.com is reader-supported. If you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission – at no cost to you.
The belts on these vehicles don’t have automatic tensioners like the newer vehicles do. The tension has to be set with a bolt on the alternator and power steering pump respectively. I personally set the belt by feel if a firm push with 1 finger yields about 1/2″ of deflection at the center of the belt between two pulleys you’re good.
To release the tension on the tensioner pulley, put a 14mm wrench onto the nut-head on the tensioner pulley (A), and pull the wrench toward the front of the car as shown. On the Honda Accord, this is a 14mm hex head on the tensioner pulley.