Adjusting power steering pulley on I6 4L?
01-07-2009, 12:32 AM
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Wait...I got an update on how to try and seat it yourself....
Find a long bolt (about 3" or more, fully threaded. You can use all-thread too.) that will thread inside the p/s pump shaft.
Then thread a nut, a socket (if needed to make up space) and some washers (between the nut & pulley. Each side of the socket if you're using one)
Then take a wrench and hold the bolt, wile you use another wrench to tighten the nut on the bolt, so it is pushing against the pulley...
I can scan a pic of what I'm talking about if you need one...
Find a long bolt (about 3" or more, fully threaded. You can use all-thread too.) that will thread inside the p/s pump shaft.
Then thread a nut, a socket (if needed to make up space) and some washers (between the nut & pulley. Each side of the socket if you're using one)
Then take a wrench and hold the bolt, wile you use another wrench to tighten the nut on the bolt, so it is pushing against the pulley...
I can scan a pic of what I'm talking about if you need one...
Also, I think it may just not be seating right now that you mention it. The belt vibrates quite a bit in the line leading up to this belt so it'd make sense that would be the cause of it. I'll re-seat and tighten it next time I get a chance tomorrow.
01-07-2009, 12:36 AM
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If you want to make a quick sight on the alignment, grab a straight edge, put it on the p/s pump pulley, and line it up with another pulley with one eye, like you're sighting a rifle...
01-07-2009, 04:14 PM
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Tightened the pump pulley, we'll see what'll become of this. If it still isn't aligned after driving to/from work, I'll have to adjust it.
01-08-2009, 12:22 AM
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I tightened up the serpentine, it's still rubbing on the back side.
01-08-2009, 05:06 AM
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The p/s pump shaft is threaded on the inside... Set it up like the pic to push the plley on the shaft further...
01-08-2009, 08:50 AM
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Alright, thanks. I think I'll go talk to the Auto Zone guys next time I get a chance and see if they can poke a look at it.
01-08-2009, 10:28 AM
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take a pic of where its rubbing, now im not sure where it is.... I had a LOT of issues with my pulley when I changed PS pumps.
01-11-2009, 01:52 PM
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Words are better than pictures in this case: It's rubbing on the bolt connecting the coolant hoses to the engine, right before the belt gets to the P/S pump.
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