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Topic #89299 8 posts Started by beefstrudel
I just need a little reassurance before i go rip all my belts off. My alternator belt is fine, was replaced about 6 months ago with the alternator. Where do I loosen the power steering belt? and is there an idler pulley on the a/c belt? and if so where? thanks for the help
Nothing?... so does nobody change their belts here?
is this on a 5sfe or 7afe?

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Remove passenger side wheel, remove plastics.

Find the bottom bolt on the pump, loosen it, which will loosen tension. Enjoy working in a hellish spot if its a 5s. Enjoy slightly more freedom with the 7A.

2 bolts. 1 Pry bar. Remove the AC belt to do the PS belt.
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QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 13, 2013 - 11:25 AM) *
>Remove passenger side wheel, remove plastics.

Find the bottom bolt on the pump, loosen it, which will loosen tension. Enjoy working in a hellish spot if its a 5s. Enjoy slightly more freedom with the 7A.

2 bolts. 1 Pry bar. Remove the AC belt to do the PS belt.


Don't even think about trying to change your PS belt from the hood with a 5S laugh.gif

It is an absolutely awful spot..but the best way is through the passenger wheel well, for sure.

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its an old 7afe. but removing the wheel does sound like the best idea. this will be tight since this side of my car is a little damaged from a deer hit recently. does the a/c belt have idler pulley?
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QUOTE (beefstrudel @ Apr 13, 2013 - 9:57 PM) *
>its an old 7afe. but removing the wheel does sound like the best idea. this will be tight since this side of my car is a little damaged from a deer hit recently. does the a/c belt have idler pulley?


You tension the AC pulley or that assembly by a bolt underneath the alt.

Its either a 10mm or 12mm can't recall. Slightly hidden.

This post has been edited by rave2n: Apr 14, 2013 - 11:20 AM
well im finally about to go for it... hope i dont have any problems because its my only mode of transport.