Can a power steering belt be to tight?
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.
How can I adjust the power steering on my car?
Adjusting the steering box can be easily done with a few tools to bring the power steering play back into acceptable limits. Use a floor jack to raise the front wheels of the vehicle off the ground and place a jack stand under each side of the frame.
How to adjust and replace a power steering drive belt?
Ease the belt onto the pulley. Never try to lever off the old belt, you may damage the pulley. Slacken the adjuster and pivot bolts, and push the pump inwards by the cast front plate until the belt is slack enough to ease off. Do not push against any other part of the pump or pipework, or you may damage it. Remove the old belt.
Where is power steering located in a car?
Raise the hood and look at the rear of the engine compartment next to the firewall on the driver’s side. You will see the long rack and pinion steering housing protruding out of the firewall and joining with a large gear box. The steering gear box contains a worm gear that takes up the slack in the steering play.
How do you adjust the steering on a Ford Saginaw?
If your vehicle uses the old Ford-Saginaw design, turn the adjusting screw all the way out. Disconnect the pitman arm on the steering linkage underneath the car. Then, adjust the sector shaft end play by inserting the proper shim between the adjustment screw and the top of the sector shaft.
Adjusting the steering box can be easily done with a few tools to bring the power steering play back into acceptable limits. Use a floor jack to raise the front wheels of the vehicle off the ground and place a jack stand under each side of the frame.
Ease the belt onto the pulley. Never try to lever off the old belt, you may damage the pulley. Slacken the adjuster and pivot bolts, and push the pump inwards by the cast front plate until the belt is slack enough to ease off. Do not push against any other part of the pump or pipework, or you may damage it. Remove the old belt.
How do you replace a steering gear plug?
Using either an Allen wrench or a flat screwdriver (depending on the insert of the adjustment screw) and an end wrench, hold the center adjustment screw tight while you unscrew the nut with the wrench. Once the nut and the four bolts are removed, you can take the cover off.
What to do if your power steering is low?
If you find that your power steering levels are low, replenish it with new power steering fluid. It is important that you use the correct type of fluid. Power steering fluid varies from car-to-car, so refer to your owner’s manual to ensure you are using the correct fluid.