Pump Belt
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
- Section
- Fault finding › Pump Belt
Pump Belt
Note: When using a new pump belt, first adjust the deflection or tension to the values for the new pump belt, then readjust the deflection or tension to the values for the used pump belt after running engine for five minutes.
Inspection
57M0073
- Power Steering Pulley
- Measure here
- Crankshaft Pulley
Inspect the pump belt for cracks or any damage. Replace the belt with a new one if necessary.
Apply a force of 100 N and measure the deflection between the power steering pump and the crankshaft pulleys.
Deflection:
Used Belt = 12.5 – 16.0 mm
New Belt = 9.5 – 11.5 mm
Adjustment
57M0075
- Pump Mounting Bolt
- Adjusting Bolt
- Pump Mounting Nut
- Loosen the pump mounting bolt and nut.
- Turn the adjusting bolt to get the proper belt tension, then retighten the bolt and nut.
- Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from lock – to – lock several times, then stop the engine and recheck the deflection of the pump belt.
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