99
4.9 Power steering
Maintenance
Power steering pump belt
tension adjustment
Checking and adjustment of steering
pump belt tension.
a. Loosen bolt holding upper
mounting of steering pump to
the clamping piece.
b. Loosen steering pump pivot pin
nut.
c. Loosen the locknut & adjust belt
tension by rotating the adjusting
nut.
d. Check belt tension. Belt tension
is correct, if it can be depressed
by 20 mm with thumb pressure
applied in the middle of its
length.
e. Tighten clamping piece bolt, lock
nut and pivot pin nut for locking
the pump in position.
Power steering linkages
In case of excessive free play, check
steering linkages for looseness and
get the defect rectified immediately.
Periodical inspection of steering
linkages is essential for driving safety.
Checking power steering pump belt
tension
1. Lock nut
2. Adjusting nut
3. Clamping bolt
4. Clamping piece
3
1
2
4