How do I balance or adjust the power steering control valve on a 1975 Corvette?

First, check the level of your power steering fluid and top up the level if low. Then adjust your serpentine belts. A loose belt may be causing the the steering wheel. To adjust your alternator belt . First , take off the negative battery cable so you do not blow an expensive fuse on the positive battery cable clamp. Facing the back of the car, reach UNDER the alternator and loosen the bolt on the bottom right side, now loosen the bolt on the adjuster block on top, you can now turn the adjuster bolt and move the alternator to change or adjust the belt.
To take off or adjust the steering pump belt on the front of the motor, you need to loosen the nut on the back side of the adjuster pulley (right side ,belt is on the left) . With the adjuster pulley loose , you can use the adjuster bolt to move the pulley forward and backward to adjust the steering pump belt tension

1. Crank the engine until the mark on the Harmonic Balancer lines up with the "0" mark on the timing tab and the engine in the number one firing position. This may be determined by placing fingers on the number one valve as the mark on the damper comes near the "0" mark on the timing lab. If the rocker arms are not moving, the engine is in the number one firing position. If the rocker arms move as the mark comes up to the timing tab, the engine is in the number four firing position and should be turned over one more time to reach the number one position.
2. With the engine in the number one firing position as determined above, the following valves may be adjusted:

1. Exhaust: 1, 2, 3
• Intake: 1, 5, 6 (Even numbered cylinders are in the left bank; odd numbered cylinders are in the right bank; when viewed from the rear of the engine).

1. Back out the adjusting nut until lash is felt at the pushrod then turn in the adjusting nut until all lash is removed. This can be determined by rotating the pushrod while turning the adjusting nut (figure 7). When the play has been removed, turn the adjusting nut in one and one-half additional turns (to center the lifter plunger).
2. Crank the engine one revolution until the timing tab "0" mark and vibration damper mark are again in alignment. This is the number four firing position. The following valves may be adjusted:

• Exhaust: 4, 5, 6
• Intake: 2, 3, 4

• Car jack
• Jack stands
• Torque wrench
• Chain wrench
• 3/8 inch drive ratchet
• 1/2 inch drive ratchet
• 10 mm wrench
• 12 mm wrench
• 10 mm socket (3/8 inch)
• 14 mm socket (3/8 inch)
• 17 mm socket (1/2 inch)
• 19 mm socket (1/2 inch)
• Timing belt
• Balancer belt
• Bottle of Liquid Paper

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Using a ½-inch-drive ratchet and the 19 mm socket, turn the center bolt on the crankshaft so that number-one cylinder piston is at top dead center (TDC). You will know you ware at TDC when the mark on the crank is in alignment with the arrow on the timing cover.

Disconnect the cruise control connector and remove the cruise control actuator. Loosen the upper mounting bolt with the 14 mm socket. Use a 12 mm socket to loosen the lower nut then use a 10 mm socket to loosen the adjuster from the power steering pump and remove the belt.

Loosen the upper air conditioner mounting bolt using the 14 mm socket. Use the 12 mm socket to loosen the lower nut and adjusting bolt on the alternator and remove the alternator/AC belt. Remove the valve cover using a 10 mm socket.

Place the jack behind the left front wheel where the arrow is located indicating the jack location, and raise the vehicle. Put the jack stand under the subframe behind the jack, then lower the jack. Remove the left front wheel for easy access to the crank pulley. Using a block of wood atop the jack, place the jack under the oil pan and lift with slight pressure to hold the engine in place. Remove the side engine mount using a 17 mm deep socket.

Take off the dipstick, pipe tube and upper timing cover using a 10 mm socket.
Then remove the timing belt adjuster rubber seal without loosening the adjuster nut. Take off the crankshaft pulley bolt. Use the chain wrench to hold the the crankshaft pulley while turning the crankshaft pulley bolt with a 19 mm socket. Use the 10 mm wrench and 10 mm socket to remove the bolts on the lower cover. Remove the lower cover and mark the location of the cam, crank and balancer shaft with Liquid Paper. Remove the balancer shaft belt and timing belt. Install the timing belt and the balancer shaft belt in the reverse order of removing them. During Installation of the crank pulley, coat the threads of the crank pulley bolt with engine oil and tighten it to 159 foot-pounds. Finally, adjust the tension of the power steering and alternator belts as well.

check for spark and fuel after it dies.

If there is spark but no fuel, then the fuel pump may be bad or a clogged fuel filter.

If there is fuel but not spark, then the ignition control module or the ignition coil could be bad.

Also, check that the timing belt is timing the engine correctly.
Timing Belt & Balancer Belt

Removal & Installation

2.3L Engine

To Remove:

1. Record anti-theft code for radio.
   
2. Disconnect battery negative cable then positive cable.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Turn crankshaft pulley until TDC is achieved.
   
4. Raise and safely support vehicle.
   
5. Remove front tire assembly.
   
6. Remove splash shield.
   
7. Remove power steering belt.
   
8. Remove alternator and alternator bracket.
   
9. Safely support engine under oil pan.
   
   
   
   
   
   Upper bracket removal
   
   
   
   
   
10. Remove stop, detach ground cable and remove upper bracket.
    
11. Remove cylinder head cover.
    
12. Remove upper cover.
    
13. Remove dipstick and tube assembly.
    
14. Remove crankshaft pulley.
    
15. Remove adjusting nut rubber seal and remove lower cover.
    
    
    
    
    
    Timing belt/balancer belt removal
    
    
    
    
    
16. Loosen adjusting nut 1 turn.
    
17. Push up on balancer belt tensioner to relieve belt tension.
18. Push down on timing belt tensioner to relieve belt tension.
    
19. Tighten adjusting nut 1 turn.
    
20. Remove balancer belt and timing belt.

To Install:


NOTE: Clean balancer belt drive pulley, timing belt pulleys and
upper/lower timing cover prior to belt installation.

1. Set timing belt drive pulley to TDC by aligning dimple on pulley with dimple
   on oil pump.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
2. Set camshaft pulley to TDC so that "UP" mark is at top and grooves align
   with top of cylinder head.
   
   
   
   
   
   Timing belt installation
   
   
   
   
   
3. Starting with driver pulley, install timing belt in a counterclockwise
   sequence.
   
4. Loosen and ten retighten adjusting nut.
   
5. Install balancer belt drive pulley.
   NOTE: Inspect rubber seal on lower cover and replace as necessary.
   
   
6. Install lower cover.
   
7. Install crankshaft pulley and bolt.
   
8. Rotate crankshaft pulley counterclockwise several times to seat belt.
   
9. Loosen adjusting nut 1 turn.
   
10. Rotate crankshaft counterclockwise 3 teeth on camshaft pulley.
    
11. Tighten adjusting nut to 33 ft lb (44 Nm).
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
12. Turn crankshaft pulley until TDC is achieved.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
13. Ensure that camshaft pulley "UP" mark is at top and grooves align with top
    of cylinder head.
    
14. Remove crankshaft pulley and lower cover.
    
15. Rotate crankshaft to TDC again and lock timing belt adjuster arm with a 6 mm
    timing cover bolt.
    
16. Loosen adjuster nut 1 turn and ensure that belt tensioner freely moves.
    
17. Push tensioner up and tighten adjusting nut.
    
    
    
    
    
    Balancer shaft alignment
    
    
    
    
    
18. Remove bolt and washer from maintenance hole.
    
19. Using a 6 X 100 mm bolt, scribe a mark 2.9 in (74 mm) from end.
    
20. Insert bolt into maintenance hole and hole in balancer shaft.
    
21. Install bolt up to scribed line.
    
    
    
    
    
    Balancer shaft alignment
    
    
    
    
    
22. Align groove on balancer shaft with pointer on oil pump housing.
    
23. Install balancer belt and loosen adjusting nut 1 turn to tension.
    
24. Retighten bolt.
    
    
    
    
    
    Balancer shaft alignment
    
    
    
    
    
25. Remove bolt from maintenance hole and install bolt and washer. Tighten to
    22 ft lb (29 Nm).
    
26. Reinstall crankshaft pulley.
    
27. Loosen adjusting nut 1 turn.
    
28. Rotate crankshaft pulley counterclockwise 1 turn and tighten adjusting nut.
    
29. Remove bolt from timing belt adjuster arm.
    NOTE: Inspect rubber seal on lower cover and replace as necessary.
    
    
30. Remove crankshaft pulley.
    
31. Install lower cover.
    
32. Install seal at adjusting nut.
    NOTE: Crankshaft pulley, bolt and washer must be cleaned prior to
    installation.
    
    
33. Lubricate crankshaft pulley bolt between head and washer and bolt threads
    with clean engine oil.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    CAUTION
    Do not use impact wrench to perform
    following step.
    
    
34. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten bolt using special tools to 181 ft
    lb (245 Nm).
    
35. Install dipstick/tube assembly.
    
36. Install upper cover. Tighten bolts to 9 ft lb (12 Nm).
    
37. Install cylinder head cover.
    
38. Install alternator bracket and alternator.
    
39. Install power steering pump belt and alternator belt.
    
    
    
    
    
    Upper bracket installation
    
    
    
    
    
40. Install upper bracket and tighten fasteners in proper numbered sequence.
    
41. Install stop.
    
42. Install battery and enter radio anti-theft code.

The power steering belt is on the front of the motor and is driven by the crankshaft. Below the steering pump is an adjuster bolt. It moves a pulley underneath the pump. To adjust the belt tension located the nut that tightens the adjuster pulley the the pump bracket . It is on the right side of the bracket , the pulley is on the left facing the back of the car. Loosen the pulley mount nut . You can now turn the adjuster bolt to move the pulley to tighten and loosen the belt for replacement. I recommend replacing the alternator belt at the same time. To do this , Unhook the negative battery cable, loosen the bolt holding block to the slide arm, reach under the alternator and loosen the lower mount bolt, not you can adjust the position of the alternator using the adjuster bolt.

from autozone.com:
1990-95 4-Cylinder Accord and 1992-95 Prelude

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Turn the engine to align the timing marks and set cylinder No. 1 to TDC on the compression stroke. Once in this position, the engine must NOT be turned or disturbed. On DOHC Preludes without VTEC, hold each of the camshafts in the TDC position by inserting 5mm diameter punches into the alignment holes just behind each cam pulley.
3. Remove the splash shield from below the engine.
4. Drain the engine coolant. Use a clean container; cap or cover the container and wipe up spillage.
5. Unplug the electrical connector at the cruise control actuator, then remove the actuator. Don't disconnect the cable; simply move the actuator out of the work area.
6. Remove the belt from the power steering pump. Remove the mounting bolts for the pump. Without disconnecting the hoses, move the pump out of the way.
7. Unplug the alternator wiring and connectors; remove the engine wiring harness from the valve cover.
8. Loosen the adjusting and mounting bolts for the alternator and/or compressor. Remove the drive belt(s).
9. Remove the valve cover.
10. Remove the side engine mount support bracket, if equipped.
11. Remove the upper timing belt cover.
12. Support the engine with a floor jack on the oil pan (use a cushion between the jack and pan). Tension the jack so that it is just supporting the engine but not lifting it.
13. Remove the side engine mount.
14. Remove the dipstick and dipstick tube.
15. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt and remove the crankshaft pulley.

This bolt is one of the tightest on the entire car. The pulley must be held in place while the bolt is loosened. One trick is to wrap an old drive belt around the pulley to hold it steady-don't try this with a belt that is to go back on the car; it will be stretched or damaged.

1. If necessary for additional clearance to remove the lower timing belt cover, remove the two rear bolts from the center beam. Slowly lower the jack and the engine until the clearance is gained.
2. Remove the rubber seal from around the belt tension adjusting nut (do not loosen the nut). Remove the lower timing belt cover.
3. On all models except Prelude with VTEC, lock the timing belt adjuster arm in place using one of the lower cover (6 x 1mm) mounting bolts.

Fig. 10: On all engines except VTEC, the belt adjuster arm must be locked in place using one of the lower cover mounting bolts
There are two belts in this system; the one running to the camshaft pulley is the timing belt. The other, shorter one drives the balance shaft and is referred to as the balancer belt or timing balancer belt. Use a piece of chalk or a marker to place an identifying arrow on the belts. The arrow can identify the direction of rotation or the outer edge of the belts. The belts must be reinstalled so it moves in the same direction. Protect the belts from oil, coolant, etc. It's an even better idea to replace the belts at this point.

1. Loosen the timing belt adjustment nut. Push on the tensioner to relieve tension from the balancer belt, then tighten the nut. Remove the balancer belt.
2. On all models except Prelude with VTEC, loosen the lockbolt installed earlier and the adjusting nut. Push on the tensioner to release the timing belt, then tighten the nut. Carefully remove the timing belt. On Prelude VTEC models, remove the timing belt from the pulleys, then remove the bolts securing the auto-tensioner. Remove the auto-tensioner from the engine.

To install:

1. Check the position of the timing marks. The timing pointer must be perfectly aligned with the TDC (white mark) on the flywheel or flex-plate; the camshaft pulley must be aligned so that the word UP is at the top of the pulley and the marks on the edge of the pulley are aligned with the surfaces of the head. Additionally, the face of the front timing balancer pulley has a mark which must be aligned with the notch on the oil pump body. This pulley is the one to the left crank when viewed from the pulley end.
2. Fit the timing belt over the pulleys and tensioner. On DOHC engines without VTEC, remove the 5mm pin punches from behind the cam pulleys.
3. Except Prelude VTEC models:
   1. Temporarily install the crank pulley and bolt.
   2. Loosen the tensioner adjusting nut 1 turn, then tighten it. Rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise until the camshaft pulley has moved 3 teeth to create tension on the belt. Loosen the nut again, then tighten it to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).

Always rotate the crankshaft counterclockwise when viewed from the pulley end. Rotating it clockwise will cause improper adjustment and possible damage.

1. On Prelude VTEC models:
   1. Hold the auto-tensioner with the maintenance bolt facing up. Loosen and remove the bolt.

Handle the tensioner carefully so the oil inside does not spill or leak. Replenish with clean engine oil if any does leak. Total capacity is1/4fl. oz. (8 ml).

1. Make sure all timing marks are positioned correctly (as described earlier).
2. Align the rear timing balancer pulley (to the right of the crank pulley) using a 6x100mm bolt or rod. Mark the bolt or rod at a point 2.913 in. (74mm) from the end. Remove the bolt from the maintenance hole on the side of the block; insert the rod into the hole. Align the 74mm mark with the face of the hole. This pin will hold the shaft in place during installation.
3. Loosen the tensioner adjusting nut and verify that the timing balancer belt adjuster moves freely.

Fig. 13: The balancer shaft must be held in position during timing belt installation

1. Fit the balancer belt over the pulleys. Remove the bolt or rod from the maintenance hole.
2. Temporarily install the crank pulley. Rotate the engine one turn counterclockwise, then tighten the tensioner adjusting nut to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm). Double check the positions of the timing marks and make sure they still line up. If not remove the belts and repeat the procedures.

Both belt adjusters are spring-loaded to properly tension the belts. Do not apply any additional pressure to the pulleys or tensioners while performing the adjustment.

1. Remove the crank pulley. Remove the lockbolt installed earlier on the timing belt adjuster arm. Install the maintenance bolt with a new washer. Tighten it to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
2. Install the lower cover, making certain the rubber seals are in place and correctly located. Tighten the retaining bolts to 9 ft. lbs. (12 Nm).
3. If applicable, raise the lower beam and engine into place. Install the rear bolts for the lower beam. Tighten them to 28 ft. lbs. (39 Nm) on 1990-91 Accords, 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm) on 1992-95 Accords and 43 ft. lbs. (60 Nm) on 1992-95 Preludes.
4. Install the key on the crankshaft and install the crankshaft pulley. Apply oil to the bolt threads and tighten it to the following: 1991-93 Accord: 159 ft. lbs. (220 Nm)

1. Install the dipstick tube and dipstick.
2. Install the side engine mount (refer to engine removal and installation for procedures). Remove the jack from under the engine.
3. Install the upper belt cover.
4. Install the side engine mount support bracket if it was removed.
5. Install the valve cover.
6. Install the compressor and/or alternator drive belt; adjust the tension.
7. Route the wiring harness over the valve cover and connect the wiring to the alternator.
8. Install the power steering pump and install the belt.
9. Reinstall the cruise control actuator. Connect the vacuum hose and the electrical connector.
10. Double check all installation items, paying particular attention to loose hoses or hanging wires, untightened nuts, poor routing of hoses and wires (too tight or rubbing) and tools left in the engine area.
11. Refill the engine coolant.
12. Install the splash shield under the engine.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.
14. Start the engine, allowing it to idle. Check for any signs of leakage or any sound of the belts rubbing or binding.

To Install:
NOTE: Clean balancer belt drive pulley, timing belt pulleys and upper/lower timing cover prior to belt installation.

1. Set timing belt drive pulley to TDC by aligning dimple on pulley with dimple on oil pump.
   
   
2. Set camshaft pulley to TDC so that "UP" mark is at top and grooves align with top of cylinder head. Timing belt installation
   
   
3. Starting with driver pulley, install timing belt in a counterclockwise sequence.
4. Loosen and ten retighten adjusting nut.
5. Install balancer belt drive pulley. NOTE: Inspect rubber seal on lower cover and replace as necessary.
   
6. Install lower cover.
7. Install crankshaft pulley and bolt.
8. Rotate crankshaft pulley counterclockwise several times to seat belt.
9. Loosen adjusting nut 1 turn.
10. Rotate crankshaft counterclockwise 3 teeth on camshaft pulley.
11. Tighten adjusting nut to 33 ft lb (44 Nm).
    
    
12. Turn crankshaft pulley until TDC is achieved.
    
    
13. Ensure that camshaft pulley "UP" mark is at top and grooves align with top of cylinder head.
14. Remove crankshaft pulley and lower cover.
15. Rotate crankshaft to TDC again and lock timing belt adjuster arm with a 6 mm timing cover bolt.
16. Loosen adjuster nut 1 turn and ensure that belt tensioner freely moves.
17. Push tensioner up and tighten adjusting nut. Balancer shaft alignment
    
    
18. Remove bolt and washer from maintenance hole.
19. Using a 6 X 100 mm bolt, scribe a mark 2.9 in (74 mm) from end.
20. Insert bolt into maintenance hole and hole in balancer shaft.
21. Install bolt up to scribed line. Balancer shaft alignment
    
    
22. Align groove on balancer shaft with pointer on oil pump housing.
23. Install balancer belt and loosen adjusting nut 1 turn to tension.
24. Retighten bolt. Balancer shaft alignment
    
    
25. Remove bolt from maintenance hole and install bolt and washer. Tighten to 22 ft lb (29 Nm).
26. Reinstall crankshaft pulley.
27. Loosen adjusting nut 1 turn.
28. Rotate crankshaft pulley counterclockwise 1 turn and tighten adjusting nut.
29. Remove bolt from timing belt adjuster arm. NOTE: Inspect rubber seal on lower cover and replace as necessary.
    
30. Remove crankshaft pulley.
31. Install lower cover.
32. Install seal at adjusting nut. NOTE: Crankshaft pulley, bolt and washer must be cleaned prior to installation.
    
33. Lubricate crankshaft pulley bolt between head and washer and bolt threads with clean engine oil.
    
    CAUTION
    Do not use impact wrench to perform following step.
    
34. Install crankshaft pulley and tighten bolt using special tools to 181 ft lb (245 Nm).
35. Install dipstick/tube assembly.
36. Install upper cover. Tighten bolts to 9 ft lb (12 Nm).
37. Install cylinder head cover.
38. Install alternator bracket and alternator.
39. Install power steering pump belt and alternator belt. Upper bracket installation
    
    
40. Install upper bracket and tighten fasteners in proper numbered sequence.
41. Install stop.
42. Install battery and enter radio anti-theft code.

Here are some. Hope it helps =D

Timing Marks

Diagram

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt 37 (50)
Alternator Bracket Adjuster Bolt 16 (22)
Alternator Bracket Bolt 33 (45)
Balance Shaft Pulley Bolt 22 (30)
Camshaft Pulley Bolt
2.2L DOHC 37 (51)
2.2L SOHC & 2.3L 27 (37)
Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 184 (250)
Power Steering Belt Adjuster Nut 11 (15)
Power Steering Pump Bracket Bolt 33 (45)
Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolt 16 (22)
Shift Cable Bracket Bolt 16 (22)
Timing Belt Tension Adjuster 33 (45)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Timing Belt Cover Bolt 108 (12)
Valve Cover Nut 90 (10)
Water Pump Bolt 108 (12)

the principle of that stop leak is that it swells up the rubber on seals.... once the seals wear again it won't work as well... but if there is a seal on that adjustment nut it will work....

Robert