How do I replace the power steering belt?
Loosen the upper power steering lock nut two turns, its behind the bracket. Loosen the adjuster bolt that sticks out the side of the bracket about 20 turns. Pull on the belt so the power steering pump moves in toward engine. Remove and replace belt.
What to do if your power steering belt is too slack?
If the belt was too slack, increase the tension by levering the pump outwards with a strong screwdriver or flat bar. Lever against the cast front end of the pump body, just behind the drive-belt pulley — not against any other part of the body or pipework, which are easily damaged.
How often should I check my power steering belt?
Inspect the belt, along with the rest of the power-steering system (See Checking power-assisted steering ), at least every six months; at 6,000 miles or 10,000 km; at the intervals recommended in the car handbook; and, of course, at any time you suspect that it may be slipping.
How do you remove a belt from an engine?
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. If it is the outermost of several belts on the engine, removal is straightforward.
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.
If the belt was too slack, increase the tension by levering the pump outwards with a strong screwdriver or flat bar. Lever against the cast front end of the pump body, just behind the drive-belt pulley — not against any other part of the body or pipework, which are easily damaged.
Inspect the belt, along with the rest of the power-steering system (See Checking power-assisted steering ), at least every six months; at 6,000 miles or 10,000 km; at the intervals recommended in the car handbook; and, of course, at any time you suspect that it may be slipping.
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. If it is the outermost of several belts on the engine, removal is straightforward.
Can a bad belt cause a power steering failure?
If you think your power steering failure is a result of a bad belt, here are some steps to help you through the replacement process. To successfully replace a power steering belt, getting the right type of belt is crucial.
Loosen the upper power steering lock nut two turns, its behind the bracket. Loosen the adjuster bolt that sticks out the side of the bracket about 20 turns. Pull on the belt so the power steering pump moves in toward engine. Remove and replace belt.
How can you tell if your steering belt is failing?
When the steering belt is failing, some of the most common symptoms include a squealing noise from under the hood when the engine starts, or visible cracks, cuts or nicks on the serpentine or drive belt.
Why is a power steering belt called the serpentine belt?
The similarity that they all have is that they are driven by a system of pulleys and belts that supply power to these accessories while the motor is running. In many cases, there is a single belt that powers all of these components, typically referred to as the serpentine belt (named this because of the snake-like pattern in which it is installed).
How to change the drive belt on the Nissan xtrail T30, T31?
In this video I change the worn drive (serpentine) belt on my 2005 Nissan Xtrail 4WD 2.5L Petrol, T30. This process maybe the same for the T31. The belt I used was a Gates 6PK2250 with a 100,000km warranty. Tools needed, 6mm steel rod, flat screw driver, 10mm socket and rachet, 14mm box spanner. My other xtrail videos are: Loading…