Range Rover (LH) V8-3.9L (1989)
Drive Belt: Adjustments
Power Steering
WARNING: Disconnect the battery negative terminal before adjusting drive belts to avoid the possibility of the vehicle being started.
POWER STEERING DRIVE BELT
Adjust
1. Prop open the hood and disconnect the battery negative lead.
2. Check, by thumb pressure, the belt tension between the crankshaft and the pump pulley. There should be a free movement of between 4-6mm
(0.19-0.25 in).
3. Loosen the two nuts at the side of the pump to allow the pump to be pivoted.
4. Loosen the bolt securing the pump lower bracket to the slotted adjustment link.
5. Pivot the pump (in the direction of the bold arrow) as necessary and adjust until the correct belt tension is obtained.
CAUTION: Do not use the pump casing as a point of leverage when tensioning the power steering drive belt. Damage to the pump casing may be
caused leading to fluid leakage.
6. Maintaining the tension, tighten the pump adjusting bolt and the top pivot nuts.
NOTE: Check the alternator drive belt tension after adjusting the power steering pump belt.
7. Reconnect the battery negative lead and close the hood.
NOTE: Check adjustment after running engine at fast idle speed for 3 to 5 minutes if a new belt has been fitted.