Maintenance / On-Car Checks
11-26prose procedurePump Belt Adjustment
A properly adjustment belt should deflect about 9-12 mm (0.35-0.47 in) when you push on it mid-way between the pulleys with a force of about 98 N (10 kg; 22 lbs).
NOTE
On a brand new belt, the deflection should be 7-10 mm (0.28-0.39 in.) when first measured.
- 1Loosen the pump special bolt and flange bolt.
- 2Pry pump away from the engine to get the proper tension, then retighten the special bolt and flange bolt.
- 3Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock-to-lock several times, then recheck the belt tension.
On-Car Checks
Rack Guide Adjustment
- 1Remove the gearbox splash splash.
- 2Loosen the lock nut on the rack guide screw with the special tool as shown.
- 3Tighten the guide screw until it compresses the spring and seats against the guide, then loosen it.
- 4Check the steering effort as described on page 11-28.