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How do you replace the power steering belt.

I replaced the power steering pump and orntanator, now having problem getting the beltback on!

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Proper routing? belt tensioner needs to be moved

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2008

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The pump has to be removed from under the vehicle by removing the exhaust system from the flex bracket and moving it to as far left of the vehicle as possible..remember you have to remove the splash shield that protects the engine components first...then remove all associated bolts,hoses (plug them so they won't drip) and remove the pump from the vehicle..that it.

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  • Posted on Feb 21, 2009

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Dear bigwood_84, Sat 02-21-2009 12:46pm EST (USA)

Try a can of "Bars' Leak" for power steering leaks 1st available at your local auto parts store. It's cheap and can't hurt but may fix your problem!

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  • Posted on Aug 08, 2009

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you release the tensioner pulley with a ratchet to remove the belt.

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  • Posted on Mar 06, 2010

SOURCE: wanna replace power steering pump on my 2008 dodge

It's spring activated. Look for a pulley at the end of a lever. That's the tensioner pulley. Put a wrench/socket on it and move it away from the belt. Use caution, as I stated, it's spring loaded/activated. That's how it keeps constant pressure on the serpentine belt. Check under the hood for a routing diagram for re-installation. Or draw a quick sketch.

Hope this helped. I wasn't more precise, as I don't know which engine/options you have in it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 09, 2010

SOURCE: replace a poweer sterring pump dodge ram 1500

I have the same problem, I've replaced the pump/hoses 5 times I'm thinking that it might be the steering box now

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