I was looking at my belts yesterday and I noticed something about my [EDIT:power steering pump] bracket.

I had new belts installed almost 1 year ago to the day and I noticed that the bracket has a tail/tab that looks like it should seat in a hole. It looks to me like mine is not installed correctly:

What do you guys think?



Here's a close up with the arrow showing where I think the tab should really be.


Edited for correct component: It's the power steering pump, not the air compressor pump.

 

Is it just me or does it look like that tab has been rubbing into the belt? That doesn't look right to me. Maybe you can loosen up the bracket and belts and move it.

 

i dont think its rubbing, but it sure is close...to close for comfort

 

You're right, it is VERY close but not touching.... yet

When I first saw it it thought, "man, that is super close to the pulley!" Then I realized it looks like that tab is meant to fit in that hole.

Which bolt to I need to loosen to try moving it?

Erich

 

cant help you there...but if you buy FilthyRich's repair manuals, you will be able to find all the answers to your questions!

BTW: Congrats

 

I saw those :drool: I'm hoping I can convince the fiance'.

Thanks, BTW

Erich

 

Loosen the adjuster, then there's a bolt below where the tab hole is, loosen it and move the bracket to it's proper location, hopefully the bracket isn't bent, if so you'll need to take it out. After the bracket is back in place, re-adjust the belt and your good to go.....

 

You correct that the tab belongs in the hole. FWIW, that's the power steering pump/belt tensioner, not the a/c. You will most likely have to loosen both bolts/nuts AND back off on the tensioner bolt (that's the diagonal one that disappears to the left in your pic) to get the bracket back where it belongs. Then, of course, retension the p/s belt.

 

Doh! You're right, I even read the power steering fluid flush thread earlier today and I can't believe I didn't catch it

It's sunny and warm here for once, so I'll be able to get to it tomorrow.

Erich

 

Take a look here.

It's a schematic of the components for the PS pump assembly. It shows the tab in the hole and the adjustment bolts you'll have to loosen.

 

Too cool!

That's what I needed. Thanks

Erich