Power steering bought a 1995 geo tracker with 1993 1.6 engine. Thepower steering pump is hanging by one bolt and the belt (not there) looks like it goes from crank pulley to pump pulley. My problem is I can't figure how to adjust the belt tension. Is there an idler pulley or tensioner missing? Thank You [email protected]

What you are saying is impossible as doesn't make sense.

The starter motor turns the flywheel and the crankshaft. That is connected to the timing belt, and the timing belt turns the Camshaft. It is impossible for the Cam to turn and not the crank because of the way it works. Get it towed to a garage and have it fixed by someone that understands the way engines work.

cam timing this is called, on the G16b 16v not 8v.
easy
old post , and common 60,000mile service question.,
see the false cam marks, avoid them !!!

http://www.fixkick.com/t-belt/16-fast-belt-install.html

the power steering is an option on some.
the fill cap is on the left (driver seated) RAD brace
and its HOSE goes drectly to the pump right below.
here a 97
http://www.fixkick.com/engine/97-motor-pull/HTML/image_10.html

the fill cap on pump tank here, and the 2 hoses. to pump?
the operators guide covers this.
http://ge.tt/7mBOwT91/v/0?c

see , fluid checks pages.
if you have A/C the pump P/S is just below the compressor A./C

http://www.fixkick.com/belts.html

97 geo tracker is not equipped with power steering. they where made so light that they just have steering assist which doesn't require power steering fluid or anything else. you will notice that when vehicle is parked or at slow speeds steering wheel is hard to turn. this is perfectly normal its just not power steering.

Yes, #4 is the cylinder closest to the firewall. The cylinders are numbered starting from the front of the car.

Have you checked the crank key way for damage? Due to improper torque specs being published often the main crank bolt was under torqued, causing the lower timing belt cog to slip... damaging the keyway in the crank. For more info see one of the several Suzuki forums. (Your Tracker IS a rebadged Suzuki.)

Hi!!
Here is the Info you requested:
WATER PUMP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Except Twincam Engines See Figures 1 and 2

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system.
• Loosen the power steering pump adjustment bolts and remove the drive belt.
• Remove the timing belt; refer to the procedure later in this section.
• Remove the tension pulley and spring.
• Remove the water pump mounting bolts, water pump and gasket. Clean the mounting surfaces of all remaining gasket material.
• To install, reverse the removal procedures. Tighten the water pump bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm) and the tension pulley to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
• Connect the negative battery cable and fill the cooling system, then start the engine and check for leaks.

FIG 1
FIG 2

Twincam Engines See Figure 3
1.6L DOHC ENGINE

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system.
• Support the engine using a suitable floor jack and remove the right front engine mount.
• Remove the engine mount bridge and the upper timing belt cover.
• Remove the power steering belt and the lower timing belt cover.
• Loosen the timing belt tension pulley and remove the timing belt.
• Remove the power steering pump and bracket.
• Remove the water pump attaching bolts, then the water pump from the vehicle. Thoroughly clean all remaining gasket material from the mating surfaces.
• Reverse procedure to install and tighten the water pump bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm). Connect the negative battery cable and refill the cooling system. Start the engine and check for leaks.

FIG 3
1.8L ENGINE

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the engine cooling system.
• Remove the timing belt covers; refer to the procedure later in this section. Loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley bolt, then remove the belt from the water pump pulley.
• Remove the 2 bolts from the power steering pump bracket, then position the pump aside with the lines still attached. Be careful not to kink or damage the steering fluid lines.
• Remove the water pump mounting bolts, then remove the pump from the engine. Thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces of all remaining gasket material.

To install:

• Install the water pump using a new gasket, then tighten the retaining bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
• Position the power steering pump assembly, then install the retaining bolts and tighten to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
• Install the timing belt to the pump pulley, then tighten the tensioner pulley bolt to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
• Install the timing belt covers.
• Connect the negative battery cable and fill the cooling system, then start the engine and check for leaks

Good Luck!! A HELPFUL - 4 THUMBS - rating for this solution would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for using FixYa.

I would check hoses and water pump. When water pump goes bad it leaks water out hole out of bottom.Get pressure pump and pump up system it makes it easier to find leak.

1 disconnect battery ground cable
2 drain cooling system
3 on models with a/c, proceed as follows:

a discharge a/c system
b loosen upper and lower compressor bolts and remove compressor drive belt
c remove a/c line from top of radiator shroud

4 remove water pump drive belt
5 remove reservoir tank from radiator bracket
6 remove radiator shroud and fan/clutch from vehicle
7 remove waterpump pulley from waterpump
8 remove timing tensioner and timing belt
9 remove dipstick tube
10 remove alternator mounting bracket at water pump
11 remove water pump mounting bolts and water pump
12 reverse procedure to install, using new gasket and rubber seal

Hope you did the timing belt too, or back up and cover that now.
I believe it goes
Inner belt, crank, alternator, water pump, crank
Outer belt, Crank. a/c, tensioner (backside), Crank

Removal & Installation

1.6L Engine
A/C Compressor Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
3. Pivot the A/C compressor towards the engine in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
4. Remove the A/C compressor drive belt from the pulleys.

To install:

1. Properly route and install the A/C compressor drive belt on the A/C compressor, the power steering (if equipped), and the crankshaft pulleys.
2. Adjust the A/C compressor drive belt to obtain 6-9 mm (0.24-0.35 in) deflection.
3. Tighten the A/C compressor mounting bolts to 13-20 f t. lbs. (18-28 Nm).
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

Alternator Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the power steering pump and the A/C compressor drive belt.
3. Loosen the generator mounting bolts.
4. Pivot the generator towards the engine and remove the accessory drive belt.

To install:

1. Properly route and install the generator drive belt on the pulleys.
2. Adjust the alternator drive belt to obtain 6-8 mm (0.24-0.32 in) deflection for a used belt or 5-6 mm (0.20-0.24 in) deflection for a new belt.
3. Tighten the generator mounting bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm).
4. Install the power steering and the A/C compressor drive belt.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

Power Steering Pump Belt

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolts.
3. Pivot the power steering pump towards the engine in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
4. Remove the power steering pump drive belt from the pulleys.

To install:

1. Properly route and install the power steering pump drive belt on the power steering pump and the crankshaft pulleys.
2. Adjust the power steering pump drive belt to obtain 6-9 mm (0.24-0.35 in) deflection.
3. Tighten the power steering pump mounting bolts to 22 ft. lbs. (30 Nm).
4. Connect the negative battery cable.