can't get power steering belt back on
07-05-17, 07:49 AM
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can't get power steering belt back on
I have the bolt in the slotted bracket loose and also the one just above it. Any tricks for getting the belt on? Screwdriver method not working.
I was thinking about cranking the motor, does the pulley turn counterclockwise? Belt is 347K4.
5 min later. Got it. ..
20 min later. Now belt is too loose! Use a prybar? where do you stick it?.
20 min later. Strangulation knot got it tighter. Still easy to turn 90 deg but may be okay.. I hope.
I was thinking about cranking the motor, does the pulley turn counterclockwise? Belt is 347K4.
5 min later. Got it. ..
20 min later. Now belt is too loose! Use a prybar? where do you stick it?.
20 min later. Strangulation knot got it tighter. Still easy to turn 90 deg but may be okay.. I hope.
Last edited by Puttster; 07-05-17 at 08:50 AM.
07-05-17, 09:44 AM
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There is an offset tool (SST).
Salim
Salim
07-05-17, 12:03 PM
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Thanks. I don't hear squeaking so that's good. As far as the alternator belt adjusting screw goes, I recommend the method I saw here bu "assfault"where you remove the plastic from the top pf the radiator and poke a foot of extensions through there, to the side of the A//C tube and on to the adjusting bolt. I used 1/4 inch and tightened up in just a few minutes what took 300 rachet pulls to loosen..
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ml#post9738655
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ml#post9738655
Last edited by Puttster; 07-05-17 at 12:25 PM.
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