How do I install alternator and power steering belts?

The power steering pump has has mounting bolts that also serve to hold tension on the belt. Same for the alternator. Loosen the bolts but don't take completely out, push the pump or alternator towards the engine to release tension. Replace the belts. Use a long handled pry bar to push against the alternator or power steering pump to apply tension to the new belt while simultaneously tighten the bolts.

ADJUSTMENT

Excessive belt tension will cause damage to the alternator and water pump pulley bearings, while, on the other hand, loose belt tension will produce slip and premature wear on the belt. Therefore, be sure to adjust the belt tension to the proper level.
To adjust the tension on a drive belt, loosen the adjusting bolt or fixing bolt locknut on the alternator, alternator bracket or tension pulley. Then move the alternator or turn the adjusting bolt to adjust belt tension. Once the desired value is reached, secure the bolt or locknut and recheck tension.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.4L Engines

Fig. Accessory V-belt routing-Mitsubishi 1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.4L engines
Alternator Belt

Fig. Loosen the adjuster lock bolt . . .

Fig. . . . then remove the alternator belt from the engine

1. Loosen the alternator support nut.
2. Loosen the adjuster lock bolt.
3. Rotate the adjuster bolt counter clockwise to release the tension on the belt.
4. Remove the belt.

To install:

1. Install the belt on the pulleys.
2. Rotate the adjuster bolt clockwise until the proper tension is reached.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt and the alternator support nut.

POWER STEERING BELT

Fig. After the adjusting and fixed bolts are loosened, rotate the pump . . .

Fig. . . . then remove the power steering belt from the engine

1. Remove the alternator belt as described above.
2. Loosen the power steering pump adjusting bolts.
3. Remove the power steering pump fixed bolt on the rear of the bracket.
4. Rotate the pump toward the engine and remove the belt.

To install:

1. Install the belt on the pulleys.
2. Rotate the pump until the proper tension is reached.
3. Tighten the adjusting bolts on the pump.
4. Tighten the fixed bolt on the rear of the bracket.
5. Install the alternator belt.

A/C COMPRESSOR BELT

1. Loosen the tension pulley and remove the belt.
2. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

3.0L DOHC, 3.0L SOHC Galant, and 3.5L Engines

Fig. Serpentine belt routing-Mitsubishi 3.0L engines (except 1998-00 Galant models)

Fig. Accessory V-belt routing-Mitsubishi 3.5L and 1998-00 3.0L SOHC Galant engines
ALTERNATOR AND A/C COMPRESSOR

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION Wait at least 90 seconds after the negative battery cable is disconnected to prevent possible deployment of the air bag.

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle and remove the front undercover.
2. Loosen the tension pulley fixing nut and relieve the tension on the belt by turning the adjusting bolt.
3. Remove the belt.

To install:

1. Install the belt on the crankshaft and alternator pulleys.
2. Using the adjusting bolt on the tensioner, tighten the belt to the desired tension.
3. Tighten the fixing nut to hold the adjustment.
4. Install the undercover and lower the vehicle to the floor.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

POWER STEERING BELT

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION Wait at least 90 seconds after the negative battery cable is disconnected to prevent possible deployment of the air bag.

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle and remove the undercover.
2. Remove the alternator and A/C compressor belt.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the cruise control pump link assembly.
4. Place the power steering hose under the oil reservoir.
5. Loosen the tension pulley fixing bolts and remove the power steering pump drive belt.

To install:

1. Install the power steering pump drive belt.
2. Insert an extension bar or equivalent into the opening at the end of the tension pulley bracket and pivot the pulley to apply tension to the belt.
3. Tighten the fixing bolts.
4. Raise the vehicle and install the alternator and A/C compressor belt.
5. Install the undercover and lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

3.0L SOHC Diamante

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the lockbolt on the face of the A/C tensioner pulley.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt of the A/C tensioner pulley to loosen the tension of the A/C belt.
4. Remove the A/C compressor belt.
5. Loosen the locknut on the face of the power steering/alternator tensioner pulley.
6. Turn the adjusting bolt of the tensioner pulley to loosen the tension of the belt.
7. Remove the power steering/alternator belt.

To install:

1. Install the power steering/alternator belt first and then the A/C compressor drive belt.
2. Adjust the belts to the proper tension by turning the adjusting bolts and tighten pulley fixing nut/bolt.
3. Tighten the mounting nut of the power steering/alternator tensioner pulley to 36 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).

Hi there:
Check this procedure on 2.5L (VIN N) Engine...

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the right side under cover.
3. Remove the speed control vacuum reservoir and related components as required for alternator access.
4. Remove the power steering pump cover.
5. Remove the A/C compressor drive belt.
6. Remove the alternator/power steering pump drive belt.
7. Remove the intake manifold plenum.
8. Remove the upper alternator bracket.
9. Remove the intake manifold plenum stay.
10. Detach the electrical connections at the alternator.
11. Unfasten the upper and lower bolts and remove the alternator. Be very careful not to damage neighboring components while removing the alternator.

Fig. 8: Alternator assembly installation-2.5L engine (VIN N) - Zoom Image link HERE


To install:

1. Connect the wiring to the alternator.
2. Place the alternator on its lower bracket and install the upper and lower bolts finger-tight.
3. Install the upper alternator bracket.
4. Install the alternator/power steering pump belt, making sure it is properly seated.
5. Adjust the drive belt to the correct tension using the belt adjuster, then tighten the upper mounting bolt to 16 ft. lbs. (22 Nm) and the lower mounting bolt to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
6. Install the intake manifold plenum.
7. Install the intake manifold plenum stay.
8. Install the A/C compressor drive belt.
9. Install the power steering pump cover.
10. Connect the negative battery cable.
11. Check the charging system operation.

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Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.7L engine
Chrysler Cirrus & Sebring Convertible; Dodge Stratus; Plymouth Breeze

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-Chrysler 2.7L engine

2.7L Engine
A/C & Alternator Belt

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
3. Loosen tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt.
4. Rotate tensioner clockwise to allow enough slack to remove belt

To install:

1. Install the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt on pulleys, tensioner in slack position, slip belt over idler last.
2. Adjust drive belt tension.
3. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel.
4. Lower vehicle.
   
   
   

   Fig. Installing A/C & alternator belt-2.7L engine
   

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
4. Loosen the tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt.
5. Rotate tensioner clockwise to allow enough slack to remove the belt

To install:

1. With the tensioner in a slack position, install the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor/alternator belt on the pulleys. Slip the belt over the idler last.
2. Adjust the drive belt tension.
3. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (136 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle.
   

Power Steering Belt

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
3. Remove the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt.
4. Loosen belt adjusting bolt. It is not necessary to loosen the pivot bolt on the power steering pump. There is a bushing incorporated into the power steering pump/bracket that allows it to pivot.
5. Remove the power steering belt.

To install:

1. Install the power steering belt on pulleys.
2. Adjust drive belt tension.
3. Install the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt.
4. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel.
5. Lower vehicle.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Temporarily loosen the water pump pulley bolts, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
3. Remove the front air intake inlet pipe bolts, 1.8L engine only.
4. Remove the top hose from the air intake inlet pipe, 1.8L engine only.
5. Remove the air intake inlet pipe clamp and the pipe, 1.8L engine only.
6. Remove the power steering pump, 2.0L engine only.
7. Remove the power steering pump bracket, 2.0L engine only.
8. Remove the alternator B terminal cover cap.
9. Disconnect the alternator electrical connections.
10. Loosen, but do not remove the alternator pivot bolt and the tensioner mounting bolt.
11. Remove the drive belt(s); relieve tension on the belt by rotating the adjustment bolt.
12. Remove the water pump pulley, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
13. Remove the power steering pump, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
14. Remove the power steering pump bracket, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
15. Remove the alternator tensioner mounting bolt and the belt tensioner.
16. Remove the alternator pivot bolt.
17. Loosen the bolt at the base of the adjusting bracket and rotate the bracket up.
18. Remove the alternator.
    
    

    Fig. Alternator mounting-1.5L and 1.6L (VIN 5) engine shown
    
    
    

    Fig. Alternator mounting-2.0L and 1.6L (VIN 3) engines shown
    
    
    

    Fig. Alternator mounting-2.4L and 2.7L engine
    

To install:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Install the alternator.
3. Install the alternator pivot bolt and hand-tighten at this time.
4. Rotate the adjusting bracket into position, place the belt tensioner into position. Hand-tighten the mounting bolt.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Adjust the belt tension by rotating the adjustment bolt.
7. The belt deflection for 1.5L, 1.6L (VIN 5), 2.4L and 2.7L engines, is as follows:
   1. New belt: 0.22-0.28 in. (5.5-7mm).
   2. Used belt: 0.24-0.28 in. (6-7mm).
   
   
8. The belt deflection for 1.6L (VIN 3) engine is as follows :
   1. New belt: 0.13-0.15 in. (3.3-3.7mm).
   2. Used belt: 0.17-0.19 in. (4.2-4.7mm).
   
   
9. The belt deflection for the 2.0L engine, is as follows:
   1. New belt: 0.22-0.31 in. (5.5-8mm).
   2. Used belt: 0.33-0.45 in. (8.5-11.5mm).
   
   
10. The belt deflection for the 1.8L engine, is as follows:
    1. New belt: 0.23-0.31 in. (6-8mm).
    2. Used belt: 0.28-0.35 in. (7-9mm).
    
    
11. Tighten the tensioner bolt to 14-19 ft. lbs. (19-26 Nm) and the pivot bolt to 28-38 ft. lbs. (38-51 Nm).
12. Connect the alternator electrical connections.
13. Install the alternator B terminal cover cap.
14. Install the power steering pump and adjust the power steering belt tension, 2.0L and 1.6L (VIN 3) engines only.
15. Install the water pump pulley, 2006 1.6L engine only.
16. Install the air intake inlet pipe and fasten the clamp, 1.8L engine only.
17. Install the top hose to the air intake inlet pipe, 1.8L engine only.
18. Install the front air intake inlet pipe bolts, 1.8L engine only.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   Negative battery cable Wiper system module cover Fuel injector sight shield
   
3. Rotate the engine forward.
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   NOTE Do not disconnect the power steering pipes from the pump
   
   
   Alternator terminal nut, lead and electrical connector Serpentine belt Front bolts and two rear bolts Alternator from the bracket Serpentine belt tensioner Bracket Power steering pipes from the retainer Fuel pressure test port cap from the injector rail
   
   
   Power steering pump and reposition it to gain access to the alternator Alternator
   

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   Alternator Power steering pump. Torque the bolts to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm). Fuel pressure test port cap to the fuel rail Power steering pipes to the retainer. Torque the fastener to 54 inch lbs. (6 Nm). Alternator bracket. Torque the bolt to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Serpentine belt tensioner Alternator to the bracket. Torque the bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm). Serpentine belt Alternator electrical connector, lead and nut. Torque the nut to 115 inch lbs. (13 Nm).
   
2. Rotate the engine to its original position.
3. Install or connect the following:
   
   Fuel injector sight shield. Torque the nut to 54 inch lbs. (6 Nm). Wiper system module cover Negative battery cable
   
4. Perform a charging system test and verify the proper operation of the system.

Removal & Installation

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Temporarily loosen the water pump pulley bolts, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
4. Remove the front air intake inlet pipe bolts, 1.8L engine only.
5. Remove the top hose from the air intake inlet pipe, 1.8L engine only.
6. Remove the air intake inlet pipe clamp and the pipe, 1.8L engine only.
7. Remove the power steering pump, 2.0L engine only.
8. Remove the power steering pump bracket, 2.0L engine only.
9. Remove the alternator B terminal cover cap.
10. Disconnect the alternator electrical connections.
11. Loosen, but do not remove the alternator pivot bolt and the tensioner mounting bolt.
12. Remove the drive belt(s); relieve tension on the belt by rotating the adjustment bolt.
13. Remove the water pump pulley, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
14. Remove the power steering pump, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
15. Remove the power steering pump bracket, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
16. Remove the alternator tensioner mounting bolt and the belt tensioner.
17. Remove the alternator pivot bolt.
18. Loosen the bolt at the base of the adjusting bracket and rotate the bracket up.
19. Remove the alternator.
    
    Fig. Alternator mounting-1.5L and 1.6L (VIN 5) engine shown
    
    
    Fig. Alternator mounting-2.0L and 1.6L (VIN 3) engines shown
    
    
    Fig. Alternator mounting-2.4L and 2.7L engine
    

To install:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Install the alternator.
3. Install the alternator pivot bolt and hand-tighten at this time.
4. Rotate the adjusting bracket into position, place the belt tensioner into position. Hand-tighten the mounting bolt.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Adjust the belt tension by rotating the adjustment bolt.
7. The belt deflection for 1.5L, 1.6L (VIN 5), 2.4L and 2.7L engines, is as follows:
   1. New belt: 0.22-0.28 in. (5.5-7mm).
   2. Used belt: 0.24-0.28 in. (6-7mm).
   
   
8. The belt deflection for 1.6L (VIN 3) engine is as follows :
   1. New belt: 0.13-0.15 in. (3.3-3.7mm).
   2. Used belt: 0.17-0.19 in. (4.2-4.7mm).
   
   
9. The belt deflection for the 2.0L engine, is as follows:
   1. New belt: 0.22-0.31 in. (5.5-8mm).
   2. Used belt: 0.33-0.45 in. (8.5-11.5mm).
   
   
10. The belt deflection for the 1.8L engine, is as follows:
    1. New belt: 0.23-0.31 in. (6-8mm).
    2. Used belt: 0.28-0.35 in. (7-9mm).
    
    
11. Tighten the tensioner bolt to 14-19 ft. lbs. (19-26 Nm) and the pivot bolt to 28-38 ft. lbs. (38-51 Nm).
12. Connect the alternator electrical connections.
13. Install the alternator B terminal cover cap.
14. Install the power steering pump and adjust the power steering belt tension, 2.0L and 1.6L (VIN 3) engines only.
15. Install the water pump pulley, 2006 1.6L engine only.
16. Install the air intake inlet pipe and fasten the clamp, 1.8L engine only.
17. Install the top hose to the air intake inlet pipe, 1.8L engine only.
18. Install the front air intake inlet pipe bolts, 1.8L engine only.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.

Power steering pump special tools


Power Steering Pump Removal & Installation Power Steering Pump (2V) To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the accessory drive belt.
4. Remove the alternator.
5. Drain and remove the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
6. Position a drain pan under the power steering pump underneath the vehicle. Disconnect the hydraulic pressure and return lines and allow to drain.
7. Remove the idler pulley from the power steering pump support.
8. Remove the belt tensioner.
9. Remove the bracket mounting bolt located under the belt tensioner mounting.
10. Remove two retaining nuts from the bracket mounting studs. Remove both mounting studs, and pull off the power steering pump support with the pump attached.
11. Clamp the pump support bracket in a suitable vise.
12. Remove the power steering pump pulley from the pump shaft using Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B, or equivalent. Remove the three bolts retaining the power steering pump to the power steering pump support and remove the power steering pump.

To Install:
NOTE: The pulley must be installed within 0.010 in (0.25 mm) flush with the power steering pump shaft.

1. Install the power steering pump to the power steering pump support. Tighten the mounting bolts to 18 ft-lb. (25 Nm).
2. Install the power steering pump pulley using Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C, or equivalent; the pulley face must be flush within 0.010 inch (0.25mm) of the pump shaft.
3. Install the power steering pump/pump support and torque nuts/bolt to 24 ft. lbs. (33 Nm).
4. Install the bracket mounting bolt located under the belt tensioner mounting.
5. Install the belt tensioner.
6. Install the idler pulley to the power steering pump support.
7. Connect the hydraulic pressure and return lines.
8. Install the radiator coolant recovery reservoir.
9. Install the alternator.
10. Install the accessory drive belt.
11. Fill the power steering reservoir with power steering fluid.
12. Connect the battery ground cable.
13. Run the engine and check for leaks and proper operation. Bleed the power steering system if needed.

Here's step-by-step instructions on how to access, remove and re-install your alternator. Hope it helps! Have a great day!

Alternator Kia_Sephia_Rio_Spectra_Optima_1998-2006

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Temporarily loosen the water pump pulley bolts, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
4. Remove the front air intake inlet pipe bolts, 1.8L engine only.
5. Remove the top hose from the air intake inlet pipe, 1.8L engine only.
6. Remove the air intake inlet pipe clamp and the pipe, 1.8L engine only.
7. Remove the power steering pump, 2.0L engine only.
8. Remove the power steering pump bracket, 2.0L engine only.
9. Remove the alternator B terminal cover cap.
10. Disconnect the alternator electrical connections.
11. Loosen, but do not remove the alternator pivot bolt and the tensioner mounting bolt.
12. Remove the drive belt(s); relieve tension on the belt by rotating the adjustment bolt.
13. Remove the water pump pulley, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
14. Remove the power steering pump, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
15. Remove the power steering pump bracket, 1.6L (VIN 3) engine only.
16. Remove the alternator tensioner mounting bolt and the belt tensioner.
17. Remove the alternator pivot bolt.
18. Loosen the bolt at the base of the adjusting bracket and rotate the bracket up.
19. Remove the alternator. Alternator mounting—1.5L and 1.6L (VIN 5) engine shown Alternator mounting—2.0L and 1.6L (VIN 3) engines shown Alternator mounting—2.4L and 2.7L engine

To install:

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Install the alternator.
3. Install the alternator pivot bolt and hand-tighten at this time.
4. Rotate the adjusting bracket into position, place the belt tensioner into position. Hand-tighten the mounting bolt.
5. Install the drive belt.
6. Adjust the belt tension by rotating the adjustment bolt.
7. The belt deflection for 1.5L, 1.6L (VIN 5), 2.4L and 2.7L engines, is as follows:
   1. New belt: 0.22-0.28 in. (5.5-7mm).
   2. Used belt: 0.24-0.28 in. (6-7mm).
8. The belt deflection for 1.6L (VIN 3) engine is as follows :
   1. New belt: 0.13-0.15 in. (3.3-3.7mm).
   2. Used belt: 0.17-0.19 in. (4.2-4.7mm).
9. The belt deflection for the 2.0L engine, is as follows:
   1. New belt: 0.22-0.31 in. (5.5-8mm).
   2. Used belt: 0.33-0.45 in. (8.5-11.5mm).
10. The belt deflection for the 1.8L engine, is as follows:
    1. New belt: 0.23-0.31 in. (6-8mm).
    2. Used belt: 0.28-0.35 in. (7-9mm).
11. Tighten the tensioner bolt to 14-19 ft. lbs. (19-26 Nm) and the pivot bolt to 28-38 ft. lbs. (38-51 Nm).
12. Connect the alternator electrical connections.
13. Install the alternator B terminal cover cap.
14. Install the power steering pump and adjust the power steering belt tension, 2.0L and 1.6L (VIN 3) engines only.
15. Install the water pump pulley, 2006 1.6L engine only.
16. Install the air intake inlet pipe and fasten the clamp, 1.8L engine only.
17. Install the top hose to the air intake inlet pipe, 1.8L engine only.
18. Install the front air intake inlet pipe bolts, 1.8L engine only.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.

 

Park vehicle on level ground.
2. Remove battery from vehicle.
3. Remove air cleaner outlet hose, engine under cover ( right side ) and exhaust pipe # 2 .
4. Disconnect " B " terminal wire and coupler from the Alternator ( Generator ) .
5. Remove Alternator ( Generator ) belt.

6. Remove power steering pump. Do not disconnect hoses.
6. Remove Alternator ( Generator ) cover.
7. Remove Alternator ( Generator ) bracket mounting bolts.
8. Remove Alternator ( Generator ).

Power Steering pump has three bolts- 2 behind the pulley at 12 and 6 o'clock and one bolt on the back.

Once you get the power steering pump out of the way you can remove the last bolt on the alternator

Ok...I did not remove axle or disconnect hoses on power steering...I did unbolt power steering pump and moved off to side.

after that I disconnected sensor on throttle body and very carefully lifted alternator through the top where your air intake assembly would have been at, right next to A.C. refrigerant lines.It takes a minute , you HAVE TO BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE SENSOR!!

However it is a lot faster that taking off drive shaft and exhaust pipe!

If you go to AutoZone .com they have exploded diagrams of the parts you have to take off and they will show you bolt locations, the power steering pump bolt at 6 o'clock drove me crazy.

P.S. Get a ratcheting 12 mil wrench, it's a life and knuckle saver!!