How do you change a power steering belt on a Mazda Protege?

POWER STEERING BELT

Remove the alternator belt as described above.
Loosen the power steering pump adjusting bolts.
Remove the power steering pump fixed bolt on the rear of the bracket.
Rotate the pump toward the engine and remove the belt.

How do you remove a power steering belt?

Lay a straight-edge between the pulleys; both should be parallel with it.

Pull the belt hard away from a straight-edge to measure deflection.
Slacken the adjuster bolt slightly, but do not remove it.
Slacken the pivot bolt or bolts slightly, but do not remove.

Is the Mazda 323 RWD?

Launched in January 1977, the original RWD (rear-wheel-drive) Mazda 323 was Mazda’s first modern hatchback and the car that started a model lineage that stretches all the way to today’s Mazda3. A rear-wheel-drive compact family car, the smartly styled first-generation 323 was a global success for Mazda.

Is Mazda 323 reliable?

Happily, the new 3 has re-established Mazda’s position, but there are plenty of 323s still around. It has to be said that the 323 is a car not known for giving problems. It may have awful second-hand values because of its looks and the blandness of its interior, but it has a great reliability record.

Is the Mazda Protege RWD?

front-wheel Drive type.

What does a bad power steering belt sound like?

A high pitched whining noise is one of the most obvious indicators that your power steering pump is the part that is failing. The grinding or squeaking noise that you will hear from a power steering belt is different from this kind of noise. The whining noise will only occur whenever you turn the wheel.

Slacken the adjuster and pivot bolts, and push the pump inwards by the cast front plate until the belt is slack enough to ease off. Do not push against any other part of the pump or pipework, or you may damage it. Remove the old belt. If it is the outermost of several belts on the engine, removal is straightforward.

How much does a Mazda Protege alternator cost?

This is a how-to video on a 1999-2000 Mazda Protege 1.8L Sedan. It is very easy to install and replace your alternator and belts. Total for parts was $200 from my local auto parts store. at the dealer this would be 500-600. I hope this helps. Please Rate Comment and Subscribe! Loading…

What to do if your power steering belt is too slack?

If the belt was too slack, increase the tension by levering the pump outwards with a strong screwdriver or flat bar. Lever against the cast front end of the pump body, just behind the drive-belt pulley — not against any other part of the body or pipework, which are easily damaged.