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It would be possible if the water pump is either leaking coolant on the belt causing it to slip or if the water pump is binding causing the belt to slip
Another answer: Someone I know got 2 opinions that his water pump was going out (leaking). Later, he was on the freeway at 65mph and lost steering. The engine stayed on. He was able to pull over, or the car pulled to the right (bad alignment a good thing?). The repair person said the water pump for 1996 Jeep Cherokee sport helps circulate the Power Steering fluid.
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What is the function of a serpentine belt on an automobile?
The alternator, water pump, power steering pump, air conditioner and possibly the air pump receive power from the serpentine belt.
Where is the water pump on a 96 Pontiac Grand Am?
Remove the power steering pump hose. Remove the wiring harness from the power steering pump. Remove the power steering pump retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new power steering pump.
Does 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 3800 Series II water pump removal require power steering pump pulley removal using special tools or is there a trick?
no id doesn't require a special trick just remove the 3 bolts that hold the power steering pump and it will give u acess to the water pump placing it on is the hard part
Steering is hard to turn on 1995 GMC Suburban?
Check the power steering pump for fluid as well as make sure that the pump is working and the belt it tight. If the pump is not working then the steering will be hard to turn.
What is power steering compare to manual steering?
Power steering has a pump driven of the engine that pressurizes hydraulic fluid to assist in moving the steering rack. Manual steering doesn't have the pump, so the effect to turn the steering wheel is high, especially at low speeds. Manual steering racks have a higher gear ratio to make it easier but an example is to turn your steering wheel with the engine off. You can get an idea of how much the pump helps.
Do the water pump on a 94 caprice effect the power steeringwhen going bad?
If the water pump is driven by the same accessory belt as the power steering pump it could affect the ps pump.
Does bigger wheels affect the power steering pump?
No.
Do you have to remove power steering pump on 1996 Pontiac Bonneville 3800 to replace water pump?
No, you don't have to remove the power steering pump to remove water pump. You do have to loosen the 2 screws that hold the power steering pump and then move power steering pump about an inch or so, so you can have access to some of the screws that hold the water pump on.
How do you replace the belt on power steering pump?
What have to do replace the belts water pump power steering
Can alternator affect fuel pump in 1990 chev silverado?
If it shares a serpentine belt with the alternator it could affect the water pump. It would also affect the power steering system, the A/C system. So, your answer would be YES!
How do you replace water pump on 94 camaro 3.4 liter?
You have to pull the serp. belt, coil packs, power steering pump pulley, power steering pump mounting bracket, and then you can get the water pump out.
What type of symptoms would a bad rack and pinion on a 2000 Buick Century cause and would it affect the power steering pump?
It wouldn't affect the pump and it can cause hard steering one way or other, or it can leak.
Will a bad break power booster affect sterring?
no it wont affect the steering. the only thing to affect the steering would be the pump, the steering box, the belt or lines. or possibly worn out mechanical steering components. like tie rods ball joints etc.
How do you reach the bolt on the water pump of a 1995 buick park avenue that is covered by a power steering pulley?
remove the power steering pump
Where is the power steering pump on a 2001 ford f-150 super crew?
Look for the black belt that drives the alternator, water pump, power steering pump, etc. The Power Steering pump in the only one that has a lid to pour fluids into.
Will the hydro-boost on A 1997 Dodge 2500 4X4 affect the power steering?
Yes, the hydroboost gets its power from the power steering pump.
How do you replace the water pump on a Chevy Camaro?
Answerwell if it is in a 95 you have to take off the coil pack then the power steering pump then take of the bolts on the water pump
