whats the easiest way to tighten the power steering belt? im getting some squealing and it seems that the belt is a little loose. i read all the guides on replacing the belts and all that, but i want to hear from people who have done it real world and got some tips since its such a tight area to be working in. thanks in advance.

 

little help someone? *bump*

 

The only way I know of is to jack the car up, pull the passenger side liner that's under the engine, and then loosen a bolt that's behind the power steering pulley. The pulley has holes cut in it, so if you rotate the pulley you can accrsss the bolt. What I end up doing is putting a crowbar between the power steering pump housing and the engine from underneath, then prying to get tension on the belt. With tension still applied, I tighten the bolt that's behind the pulley and that seems to do the job.

You'll need a crowbar, jack, jack stand, and a 14mm socket and ratchet. I also remove the passenger wheel just for easier access, but it's not required.

 

I just did this so I took some pics for people looking at doing this in the future.
http://www.bleachgarage.com/xatech.html

 

^ Holy crap, nice pics!!!

 

my belt keeps flipping over im at a loss i need help. ive replaced belt twice all ready and it keeps flipping over??????

 

Does it have enough tension? Maybe try a little bit tighter.

 

Hello:
I read your posted question and wonder what you have learned. When I bought my '06 XA the seller said that it went through ps belts. Sure enough, my first belt is gone and 2nd is fraying. I took it to a mechanic who is stumped. Can you share any incite?
Jack

 

I am also curious if Civicjerc's belts continue to flip after tightening it up. I had a belt slipping constantly so I decided to take the time to replace both belts. The car is fairly new to me. The PS belt continued to squeal on occasion so I tightened it tighter than what I normally think is appropriate. No more slipping.

How many miles have you gone on your new PS belt?

 

I am also having trouble with losing power steering belts (xA), and the belt we just had replaced on our xB has just frayed and broken. Maybe our mechanic doesn't put them on tight enough?

 

it was my power steering pump it has a bad bearing and it moves in and out i have replaced it and all is good

 

One year later and just over 20,000 miles on the new belt and everything is still fine. No flipping or fraying and it hardly ever squeals.

You just have to run them tight which may wear out the bearing in the PS pump faster.
108,000 on my car with the original power steering pump still in it.

 

What sizes are the two belts? I'm trying to find them online but no luck so far.

 

Cause ya will need to pay shipping for a low cost item, It may be cheaper buying at a small local auto parts shop + They will select the correct size.


On my xB , I have a high output alternator that was built with a smaller pulley wheel + had to change my belt to a larger size belt when I first had it installed and kept the belt box to know what special size I needed when replacing and just show it the auto part guy. Each different Mfg has a unique part# code for their belt size, but are somewhat similar, once you know how to read belt sizes, as explained to me

I just picked up the alternator + power steering belts + paid less than $40 bucks for both.

Good Luck.......

 

I believe I ordered my two belts online from Rockauto.com and they fit perfectly.

 

I bought my 2006 X/B in 2015 for $500 from my boss. In 2009, he had me pick up a used engine, mileage unknown. The original engine had approximately150,000-160,000 miles on it. With only the second engine, it now has 444,322 miles on the chassis. There is 275,000, at least, on the second engine since installation. Today, I experienced my first belt malfunction. The P/S belt rolled off. Put it back on, adjusted the tension, problem solved.
Never again will I doubt TOYOTA!

 

Just an update on mine: Installed new belts in 2011 at around 88,000 miles. I'm now at 172,000 miles on those belts with no problems. (6 years later)

 

my belt keeps flipping over I go through a new belt every year. replaced pump still does it. going to replace bolts next to see if that will fix

 

I'm still running that same belt that I installed in 2011 (this thread)
176,000 miles now.

If you have a new pump then your bearing is fresh on the pump. All I can guess is that maybe you should try looking in to a different brand of belt and snug it up just a little tighter than you did before.

 

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