What belts affect power steering?
Well, it won’t keep your pants up, but it does transport power to your vital automotive components. The serpentine belt is one long, snaking, winding belt that keeps your alternator, power steering pump, air conditioning and—in some cases—your water pump running smoothly and effectively.
What if power steering belt is too tight?
A. If the belts are too tight, they can put a strain on the shaft (and its bearing) of the alternator, power-steering pump and even the water pump. Most belts are installed on the tight side because they take an initial stretch. It looks like the power-steering fluid level is getting low.
When to replace power steering belt in Toyota?
In the Toyota V6 engines, they drive the alternator and A/C compressor on one belt, and the power steering pump on the secondary belt. Replacing the belts is a good idea if they are worn, cracked or are squealing on cold starts. Belt failure can lead to sudden loss of steering, a discharged battery or an ineffective A/C system.
How to change the alternator belt in a car?
Work in reverse, start with the alternator belt. Slip on the new belt, and torque the pivot locking bolt to spec (you can hand tight the locking bolt.) Adjust the tension of the belt. Step 9. Install the water pump/AC belt. Tighten the idle pulley locking nut and adjust the tension of the belt as needed. Step 10. Install the power steering belt.
What’s the difference between an alternator and a power steering belt?
The alternator belt uses a pinch bolt and a long tension bolt, in addition to its pivot bolt. The power steering bolt has a tension bolt and a pinch bolt that slides on a track. Tensioning the power steering belt can be difficult since the position of the pump, determined by the position if your pry bar, determines the tension.
What are the serpentine belts on a Toyota V6?
The serpentine belts are responsible for driving accessories off of the crank of the engine. In the Toyota V6 engines, they drive the alternator and A/C compressor on one belt, and the power steering pump on the secondary belt. Replacing the belts is a good idea if they are worn, cracked or are squealing on cold starts.