how to remove power steering belt?

Hello,

Here is a guide that will show you what you are in for when doing the job

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/toyota/corolla/1996

This can help as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken

You have to loosen pivot bolt and the PS mounting bolt at base of PS unit, it can be hard to get to, remove RF tire and stone guard for better view.

Thanks for your help! It's 1.6L, and your uploaded picture is a view of the generator. What I have no clue is the pivot and mounting/lock bolts for the power steering pump. There are about 4 or 5 bolts on the back of the P/S pump, and I don't know which ones to loosen. Any more help highly appreciated!

Thanks for the help, mmprince! Which one are the pivot the PS mountin bolt please? There are several back there, and I don't know how to identify. Million thanks!


[quote:0c0ebb7202="mmprince4000"]You have to loosen pivot bolt and the PS mounting bolt at base of PS unit, it can be hard to get to, remove RF tire and stone guard for better view.[/quote:0c0ebb7202]

Tension on the power steering belt is adjusted by means of an idler pulley (some models may use just a lower adjusting bracket setup-similar to alternator adjustment service procedure). Loosen the lock bolt and turn the adjusting bolt on the idler pulley until the desired tension is felt and then tighten the lock bolt.

Thank you all for your answers and help! Really appreciated!

when I start the car there is a squeel then when I put it into gear it turns into a louder higher pitched chirp. I just changed the alternator beltt and the belt is tight. The squeel stops once the car is warmed up.

if you replaced the belt you should have replaced the tensioner spray water on belt and if noise goes away replace tensioner

The alternator is used to tighten the tension, this car doesnt have regular tensioners.

then put a belt tension gauge on the belt and see if it's tight enough.

How to change a 1.8 liter engine power steering belt?
or how to tighten?

Loosen the pump bolt and pull at belt to get the belt to slacken for removal.
Reverse procedure for installation and retighten pump bolt after getting correctbelt tension.

Steering problem
1994 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive 180000 miles

Is it feasable to replace a broken power steering belt on my car if I am somewhat mechanically inclined? I have worked on my Ford truck so I am better with American cars. Or should I just head to a service station? Is this a job that can be done in my driveway?

Hi there,

It is possible to replace it in the drive way, you will have to jack it up and remove the wheel, as this will make the access to the pump bolts easier, have a go you should be ok with this.

mark (mhpautos)

I want to replace the steering belt because of squeaking sound & found out that it is already sliding when I turned the wheel to the fullest right & left, do you have a video of how to replace it?

Hey HENRY

That is not to bad of a job, here is a diagram that will show you what you are in for.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/toyota/corolla/1994

Please let us know happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 90000 miles

I want to know what is the easiest way to change the belt with air condition unit by myself. Please show me the way to change it.
thankyou very much

Move tensioner pulley (arrow in picture) to release tension on belt, then remove belt. Buy a good belt, Dayco, Gates, Goodyear, Toyota. Use brake clean to remove any contamination from pulleys, make sure pulleys are tracking properly.

I found the tensioner pulley, but I couldn't push it down like the photo shown. do I need some tool too release the tension?

A tensioner tool is available from most autoparts stores for rental.

Try a socket on a long ratchet.

thank you guys.. I finally got the belt out.

Great news.

Make sure to inspect pulleys and clean with brake clean. Brake clean dissolves grease, grime, coolant and leaves no residue.

Steering problem
1994 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 112,00 miles
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How do you replace the Power Steering Belt on a 1994 Toyota Corolla? I see one bolt that holds the power steering pump to a bracket and I loosened it but the pump didnt move. HELP.....

The bolt allows the pump to pivot, but you must loosen the base bolt ( the bolt that holds the pump at the bottom) to allow it to pivot, then replace belt, adjust tension, tighten pivot bolt, then base bolt.

im having a similar problem i got my pulley loose but it wont move so i cant get my new belt on.. what should i try

Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Toyota Corolla 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 135000 miles
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How do you go about replacing the serpentine belt on a Corolla?l

Hi gulf81star, The Auto tensioner has a 19 mm hex head which you can use to release the tension to remove the belt.