dmsmith9 Posted December 20, 2023 Author Share Posted December 20, 2023 The pulley is pressed on and off the pump's shaft with a special tool. There is no key or anything keeping it from turning or nut holding it on, so it better be tight. I think you'd be better off with some kind of straight edge, like a 2' level, to determine if the sheaves are aligned. The picture looks to me like the power steering pump is setting too far back (but maybe I'm confused?) You don't want the belt too tight.it will kill the bushing/bearings in the PS pump. Typically 1/2" deflection. With a straight edge laid over the belt and pulleys push the belt down with your thumb in the middle of the run. Is there enough room to put the tip of your pinky in there? I can fit my pinky in there . I assume you would want it to do that but with not with too much slack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I can fit my pinky in there . I assume you would want it to do that but with not with too much slack? 1/2" deflection is the tension spec. You don't want any slack, you want to be able to push it in 1/2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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