Power stearing belt replacement

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12-10-19, 12:50 PM

gristyle

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Power stearing belt replacement

Hi, I'm replaceing the power stearing belt and alternator belt on my 04 rx 330.
I believe I have the power stearing pump pushed
up against the block all the way and still can't pry the belt on?
I'm woundering if that is normal or I have a defective belt?
Thanks,
Mark

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12-10-19, 02:56 PM

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one of the pulleys is a tensioner. you need to put a ring spanner on it and push it back the belt will go on easy. look on youtube, : "how to replace a serpentine belt"

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12-10-19, 09:13 PM

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Hi friends,

I had the same problem when I installed mine.

The belt was tight as hell and the PS pump was loosened as far as possible.

I took a prybar and worked the belt on the pulley.

My car is 2004 RX330.

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12-11-19, 04:53 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tomr51

one of the pulleys is a tensioner. you need to put a ring spanner on it and push it back the belt will go on easy. look on youtube, : "how to replace a serpentine belt"

Pryed it on with a box end.
Thank you much!

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