Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Rover
01 Information02 General data03 Engine04 Engine management system – PGM-Fi05 Cooling system, manifold and exhaust06 Clutch07 Manual gearbox08 Automatic gearbox09 Drive shafts10 Differential – manual gearbox11 Differential – automatic gearbox12 Steering13 Suspension14 Brakes and ABS15 Brakes – ABS BY416 Body17 Heating and ventilation18 Electrical19 Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition12 · Steering
12 · Steering & suspension

Pump Belt

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Fault finding › Pump Belt
SteeringPump 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

Diagram of power steering pump belt routing showing pulleys and measurement point B between them

57M0073

  1. Power Steering Pulley
  2. Measure here
  3. 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

Diagram of power steering pump mounting showing adjustment bolt A, mounting bolt B, and mounting nut C with torque values

57M0075

  1. Pump Mounting Bolt
  2. Adjusting Bolt
  3. Pump Mounting Nut
  4. Loosen the pump mounting bolt and nut.
  5. Turn the adjusting bolt to get the proper belt tension, then retighten the bolt and nut.
  6. 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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