Serpentine Drive Belt - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

STEERING AND FRONT AXLE
POWER STEERING PUMP
POWER STEERING PUMP DIAGNOSIS (cont'd.)
Condition Possible Cause
Correction
LOW PUMP
P R E S S U R E
(1)
(2)
Extreme wear of cam ring
Scored pressure plate, thrust plate,
or rotor
(1)
(2)
Replace parts. Flush system.
Replace parts. Flush system
(3) Vanes not installed properly
(3) Install properly
(4) Vanes sticking in rotor slots
(4)
Freeup by removing burrs, varnish,
or dirt
(5) Cracked or broken thrust or pres-
sure plate
(5)
Replace part
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DRIVE 1ELT ADJUSTMENT
Serpentine Drive Belt
Position the belt tension gauge on the belt and
check tension.
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the alternator
adjustment (1) and pivot (2) bolts.
Insert the square drive lug of a 1/2-inch drive
rachet into the adjustment slot (3) of the
alternator mounting bracket. Pivot the bracket to
tighten/loosen the belt as necessary.
Tighten the adjustment (1) and pivot bolts (2)
and recheck tension.
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