1. Power steering pump
2. Power steering reservoir
3. Power steering belt
4. Tensioner pulley
5. Idler pulley
6. Crankshaft pulley
The power steering belt is a serpentine belt that drives the power steering pump. The power steering pump provides hydraulic pressure to the power steering rack, which assists the driver in turning the steering wheel.
The power steering belt is routed around the power steering pump, the tensioner pulley, the idler pulley, and the crankshaft pulley. The tensioner pulley maintains the proper tension on the belt. The idler pulley helps to guide the belt around the pulleys.
To replace the power steering belt, you will need to:
1. Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt.
2. Remove the belt from the pulleys.
3. Install the new belt around the pulleys.
4. Tighten the tensioner pulley bolt.
It is important to note that the power steering belt should be replaced at the recommended intervals specified in your vehicle's owner's manual. Failure to replace the belt at the recommended intervals could result in the belt breaking, which could cause the power steering to fail.
