My power steering belt came off. I put it back on, and tightened the tensioner, and the belt popped right off. The engine was not even started. What do you think could be the problem?

ADJUSTMENT

Excessive belt tension will cause damage to the alternator and water pump pulley bearings, while, on the other hand, loose belt tension will produce slip and premature wear on the belt. Therefore, be sure to adjust the belt tension to the proper level.
To adjust the tension on a drive belt, loosen the adjusting bolt or fixing bolt locknut on the alternator, alternator bracket or tension pulley. Then move the alternator or turn the adjusting bolt to adjust belt tension. Once the desired value is reached, secure the bolt or locknut and recheck tension.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.4L Engines

Fig. Accessory V-belt routing-Mitsubishi 1.5L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L and 2.4L engines
Alternator Belt

Fig. Loosen the adjuster lock bolt . . .

Fig. . . . then remove the alternator belt from the engine

1. Loosen the alternator support nut.
2. Loosen the adjuster lock bolt.
3. Rotate the adjuster bolt counter clockwise to release the tension on the belt.
4. Remove the belt.

To install:

1. Install the belt on the pulleys.
2. Rotate the adjuster bolt clockwise until the proper tension is reached.
3. Tighten the adjuster lock bolt and the alternator support nut.

POWER STEERING BELT

Fig. After the adjusting and fixed bolts are loosened, rotate the pump . . .

Fig. . . . then remove the power steering belt from the engine

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

To install:

1. Install the belt on the pulleys.
2. Rotate the pump until the proper tension is reached.
3. Tighten the adjusting bolts on the pump.
4. Tighten the fixed bolt on the rear of the bracket.
5. Install the alternator belt.

A/C COMPRESSOR BELT

1. Loosen the tension pulley and remove the belt.
2. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

3.0L DOHC, 3.0L SOHC Galant, and 3.5L Engines

Fig. Serpentine belt routing-Mitsubishi 3.0L engines (except 1998-00 Galant models)

Fig. Accessory V-belt routing-Mitsubishi 3.5L and 1998-00 3.0L SOHC Galant engines
ALTERNATOR AND A/C COMPRESSOR

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION Wait at least 90 seconds after the negative battery cable is disconnected to prevent possible deployment of the air bag.

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle and remove the front undercover.
2. Loosen the tension pulley fixing nut and relieve the tension on the belt by turning the adjusting bolt.
3. Remove the belt.

To install:

1. Install the belt on the crankshaft and alternator pulleys.
2. Using the adjusting bolt on the tensioner, tighten the belt to the desired tension.
3. Tighten the fixing nut to hold the adjustment.
4. Install the undercover and lower the vehicle to the floor.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

POWER STEERING BELT

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION Wait at least 90 seconds after the negative battery cable is disconnected to prevent possible deployment of the air bag.

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle and remove the undercover.
2. Remove the alternator and A/C compressor belt.
3. Lower the vehicle and remove the cruise control pump link assembly.
4. Place the power steering hose under the oil reservoir.
5. Loosen the tension pulley fixing bolts and remove the power steering pump drive belt.

To install:

1. Install the power steering pump drive belt.
2. Insert an extension bar or equivalent into the opening at the end of the tension pulley bracket and pivot the pulley to apply tension to the belt.
3. Tighten the fixing bolts.
4. Raise the vehicle and install the alternator and A/C compressor belt.
5. Install the undercover and lower the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.

3.0L SOHC Diamante

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Loosen the lockbolt on the face of the A/C tensioner pulley.
3. Turn the adjusting bolt of the A/C tensioner pulley to loosen the tension of the A/C belt.
4. Remove the A/C compressor belt.
5. Loosen the locknut on the face of the power steering/alternator tensioner pulley.
6. Turn the adjusting bolt of the tensioner pulley to loosen the tension of the belt.
7. Remove the power steering/alternator belt.

To install:

1. Install the power steering/alternator belt first and then the A/C compressor drive belt.
2. Adjust the belts to the proper tension by turning the adjusting bolts and tighten pulley fixing nut/bolt.
3. Tighten the mounting nut of the power steering/alternator tensioner pulley to 36 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).

The power steering pump pulley must be flushed with the power steering pump shaft,Or else you will have noise or slips right off.

Instructions

• Disconnect the negative cable on the battery. Set it aside. Do not allow it to touch metal. Loosen the tension on the accessory drive belts by moving the tensioner away from the belt or by loosening the bolt in the slider bar to relieve tension on the belts. Remove the belts.
• 1. Unbolt the air compressor, but do not remove the lines. Move the air compressor out of the way. Remove the air compressor mounting bracket and the belt tensioner with the appropriate socket. Place a drain pan under the power steering hoses, where they are attached to the power steering pump. Unscrew the hoses and move them out of the way. Remove the power steering pump and the belt tensioner for the power steering pump.
  
• 3. Raise the Stealth with the floor jack. Support the car with jack stands. Remove the right front wheel using the lug wrench. Remove the right front inner fender panel using the appropriate socket. Remove the crankshaft pulley bolt, and pull the pulley off.
  
• 4. Support the engine with the floor jack. Raise the engine slightly. Remove the right engine mount and mount bracket using the appropriate socket. Remove the three timing belt covers using the appropriate sockets.
  
• 5. Remove the spark plug wire from the No. 1 cylinder (first cylinder on the driver's side). Remove the spark plug from the engine. Stick the long screwdriver into the spark plug hole. Turn the engine over by turning the crankshaft clockwise, keeping your hand on the screwdriver. When the screwdriver comes up and stops moving, check the timing mark on the crankshaft. If the mark does not line up at the 1 o'clock position, turn the engine over again until you feel the screwdriver go all the way down and come up again. The timing marks should line up.
  
• 6. Check the timing marks on the camshaft. The left camshaft (as you are looking down at the engine) timing mark is at the 1 o'clock position. The right camshaft timing mark is at the 11 o'clock position. The marks should be lined up. If not, repeat the process to find top dead center (Step 5).
  
• 7. Loosen the tensioner bolt and push the tensioner away from the belt. Tighten the bolt enough to hold the tensioner out of the way. Remove the belt guide and the timing belt. Check that all three timing marks are still lined up.
  
• 8. Install the timing belt, working in a counterclockwise rotation, starting at the crankshaft. Work your way up over the right camshaft (looking down at the engine) sprocket, under the water pump pulley, over the left camshaft, then behind the tensioner. Keep the belt taut between the crankshaft and the right camshaft sprocket.
  
• 9. Loosen the tensioner bolt, allowing the tensioner to put tension on the timing belt. Turn the crankshaft twice, lining up the timing marks again. If the marks do not line up, repeat the installation process.
  
• 10. Tighten the tensioner bolt to 18 foot-pounds of torque. Install the tension gauge halfway between the crankshaft sprocket and the right camshaft sprocket. If the gauge does not read between 46.3 and 68.3 foot-pounds of torque, repeat the tensioning process (Steps 9 and 10). Install the rest of the parts in reverse order of removal. Tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to 110 foot-pounds of torque.
  

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Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-2.7L engine
Chrysler Cirrus & Sebring Convertible; Dodge Stratus; Plymouth Breeze

Fig. Accessory drive belt routing-Chrysler 2.7L engine

2.7L Engine
A/C & Alternator Belt

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
3. Loosen tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt.
4. Rotate tensioner clockwise to allow enough slack to remove belt

To install:

1. Install the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt on pulleys, tensioner in slack position, slip belt over idler last.
2. Adjust drive belt tension.
3. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel.
4. Lower vehicle.
   
   
   

   Fig. Installing A/C & alternator belt-2.7L engine
   

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
4. Loosen the tensioner locking bolt and pivot bolt.
5. Rotate tensioner clockwise to allow enough slack to remove the belt

To install:

1. With the tensioner in a slack position, install the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor/alternator belt on the pulleys. Slip the belt over the idler last.
2. Adjust the drive belt tension.
3. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel. Tighten the wheel lug nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (136 Nm).
4. Lower the vehicle.
   

Power Steering Belt

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front wheel and belt splash shield.
3. Remove the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt.
4. Loosen belt adjusting bolt. It is not necessary to loosen the pivot bolt on the power steering pump. There is a bushing incorporated into the power steering pump/bracket that allows it to pivot.
5. Remove the power steering belt.

To install:

1. Install the power steering belt on pulleys.
2. Adjust drive belt tension.
3. Install the air conditioning compressor/alternator belt.
4. Install the belt splash shield and right front wheel.
5. Lower vehicle.

Hi!!
Here is the Info you requested:
WATER PUMP REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Except Twincam Engines See Figures 1 and 2

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system.
• Loosen the power steering pump adjustment bolts and remove the drive belt.
• Remove the timing belt; refer to the procedure later in this section.
• Remove the tension pulley and spring.
• Remove the water pump mounting bolts, water pump and gasket. Clean the mounting surfaces of all remaining gasket material.
• To install, reverse the removal procedures. Tighten the water pump bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (23 Nm) and the tension pulley to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
• Connect the negative battery cable and fill the cooling system, then start the engine and check for leaks.

FIG 1
FIG 2

Twincam Engines See Figure 3
1.6L DOHC ENGINE

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the cooling system.
• Support the engine using a suitable floor jack and remove the right front engine mount.
• Remove the engine mount bridge and the upper timing belt cover.
• Remove the power steering belt and the lower timing belt cover.
• Loosen the timing belt tension pulley and remove the timing belt.
• Remove the power steering pump and bracket.
• Remove the water pump attaching bolts, then the water pump from the vehicle. Thoroughly clean all remaining gasket material from the mating surfaces.
• Reverse procedure to install and tighten the water pump bolts to 17 ft. lbs. (24 Nm). Connect the negative battery cable and refill the cooling system. Start the engine and check for leaks.

FIG 3
1.8L ENGINE

• Disconnect the negative battery cable and drain the engine cooling system.
• Remove the timing belt covers; refer to the procedure later in this section. Loosen the timing belt tensioner pulley bolt, then remove the belt from the water pump pulley.
• Remove the 2 bolts from the power steering pump bracket, then position the pump aside with the lines still attached. Be careful not to kink or damage the steering fluid lines.
• Remove the water pump mounting bolts, then remove the pump from the engine. Thoroughly clean the gasket mating surfaces of all remaining gasket material.

To install:

• Install the water pump using a new gasket, then tighten the retaining bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm).
• Position the power steering pump assembly, then install the retaining bolts and tighten to 25 ft. lbs. (34 Nm).
• Install the timing belt to the pump pulley, then tighten the tensioner pulley bolt to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm).
• Install the timing belt covers.
• Connect the negative battery cable and fill the cooling system, then start the engine and check for leaks

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Belt Installation, Aerostar 4.0L Engine





Item Part Number Description 1 8620 Drive Belt 2 N606068 Bolt 3 10300 Generator 4 10153 Generator Mounting Bracket 5 8509 Water Pump Pulley 6 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 7 N800199 Screw 8 8678 Belt Idler Pulley 9 N802096 Screw 10 19703 A/C Compressor 11 2882 A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket 12 3C718 Brace 13 N806020 Bolt 14 3A674 Power Steering Pump 15 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 16 N800199 Screw 17 N606572 Bolt 18 N620481 Nut 19 8501 Water Pump 20 6312 Crankshaft Pulley A - Belt Tension Check (See Specifications) B - Tighten to 40-55 Nm
(30-41 Lb-Ft) C - Tighten to 24-30 Nm
(18-23 Lb-Ft) D - Tighten to 21-29 Nm
(15-21 Lb-Ft) E - Tighten to 40-50 Nm
(30-37 Lb-Ft)

Belt Installation, Ranger and Explorer 4.0L Engine





Item Part Number Description 1 8620 Drive Belt 2 10300 Generator 3 8678 Belt Idler Pulley 4 19703 A/C Compressor 5 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 6 8501 Water Pump 7 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 8 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 9 N806020 Bolt 10 2882 A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket 11 3A674 Power Steering Pump 12 N606572-S2 Bolt 13 N800199-S8M Bolt 14 N620481-S2 Nut 15 3C718 Brace 16 N606068 Bolt 17 10153 Generator Mounting Bracket 18 8509 Water Pump Pulley 19 N605805-S2 Bolt A - Belt Tension Check (See Specifications) B - Tighten to 21-29 Nm
(15-21 Lb-Ft) C - Tighten to 40-55 Nm
(30-41 Lb-Ft)

Belt Installation, Ranger 2.3L Engine





Item Part Number Description 1 8678 Belt Idler Pulley 2 10300 Generator 3 8509 Water Pump Pulley 4 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 5 2E884 A/C Clutch Pulley 6 6312 Crankshaft Pulley

Belt Installation, Aerostar 3.0L Engine





Item Part Number Description 1 10300 Generator 2 3F671 Belt Idler Pulley 3 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 4 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner 5 6312 Crankshaft Pulley 6 8509 Water Pump Pulley 7 19703 A/C Compressor

I'm assuming you have a turbo engine because the turbo motors don't have a tensioner for the power steering. Just get a prybar or big screwdriver or anything like that. Use it to pry the PS pump toward the front on the car and put tension on the belt. They you can tighten down the bolts to secure it.

A/C Compressor Belt

1. Remove the alternator/power steering and water pump drive belt to gain access to the air conditioning belt.
   

2. Loosen the tensioner pulley locknut, then turn the adjusting screw to raise or lower the tensioner pulley assembly. Remove the belt.
   

To install:

1. Install the belt.
   

2. To adjust the belt, loosen the tensioner pulley nut and adjust the belt tension by tightening the adjusting screw. Tighten the pulley nut to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm) after adjustment.
   

3. Install the alternator/power steering and water pump drive belt and adjust.
   

4. Start the engine and check for proper belt alignment and any abnormal noise.
   

ADJUSTMENT 1.8L Engines ALTERNATOR AND WATER PUMP BELT

1. Loosen the alternator adjusting bolt.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Loosen the alternator mounting bolt. NOTE: Do not pry against the stator frame. Position the prybar against a stronger point, such as the area around a case bolt. Fig. 1: A belt tension gauge should be placed on the longest span of the belt to check tension — 1.8L engine
   
   
4. Position a suitable belt tension gauge on the longest accessible span of belt and tighten the belt.
5. Adjust the tension to 86–103 lbs. (383–461 N) for a new belt or 68–86 lbs. (304–383 kg) for a used belt.
6. If a belt tension gauge is not available, adjust the tension to 0.31–0.35 in. (8–9mm) deflection for a new belt or 0.35–0.39 in. (9–10mm) deflection for a used belt.
7. Tighten the alternator adjusting bolt to 14–19 ft. lbs. (19–25 Nm).
8. Tighten the alternator mounting bolt to 27–38 ft. lbs. (37–52 Nm).
9. Lower the vehicle. Fig. 2: Alternator and water pump pulley belt routing — 1.8L engine
   

POWER STEERING PUMP BELT

1. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
2. Loosen the power steering pump mounting bolt and nuts.
3. Adjust the power steering pump and, if equipped, the air conditioning compressor belt tension by turning the pump adjusting bolt. Fig. 3: Power steering pump belt routing and locations of the mounting bolts, nuts and adjusting nut — models without A/C
   
   
4. Tighten the power steering pump mounting nut near the pump adjusting bolt.
5. Position a suitable belt tension gauge on the longest accessible span of belt and tighten the belt.
6. Adjust the tension to 110–132 lbs. (491–589 N) for a new belt or 95–110 lbs. (422–491 N) for a used belt.
7. Check for proper belt deflection. For a new belt (one with less than 10 minutes of run time), the deflection should be 0.31–0.35 in. (8–9mm). For a used belt (one with more than 10 minutes of run time), the deflection should be 0.35–0.39 in. (9–10mm).
8. Tighten the power steering pump mounting nut, located near the adjusting bolt, to 27–38 ft. lbs. (37–52 Nm).
9. Tighten the pump mounting bolt behind the pulley to 27–40 ft. lbs. (36–54 Nm), and the remaining pump mounting nut to 23–34 ft. lbs. (31–46 Nm).
10. Lower the vehicle. Fig. 4: Power steering pump belt routing and locations of the mounting bolts, nuts and adjusting nut — models with A/C
    

1.9L Engines The accessory drive belt for 1.9L engines has no provision for manual belt adjustment, since these engines use an automatic belt tensioner. Drive belt slack is taken up by the automatic tensioner. NOTE: Movement of the automatic tensioner assembly during engine operation is not a sign of a malfunctioning tensioner. This movement is the tensioner self-adjusting and is required to maintain constant belt tension. Fig. 5: Drive belt routing — 1.9L engines
2.0L Engines The accessory drive belt for 2.0L engines has no provision for manual belt adjustment, since these engines use an automatic belt tensioner. Drive belt slack is taken up by the automatic tensioner. NOTE: Movement of the automatic tensioner assembly during engine operation is not a sign of a malfunctioning tensioner. This movement is the tensioner self-adjusting and is required to maintain constant belt tension. The belt tensioner has a belt length indicator. If the indicator marks are not between the MIN and MAX marks, the belt must be replaced. Fig. 6: Drive belt routing — 2.0L SOHC engine with A/C
Fig. 7: Drive belt routing — 2.0L SOHC engine without A/C
Fig. 8: Drive belt routing — 2.0L DOHC engine

Section 11-02A: Steering Pump, Power, C-II 1996 Aerostar, Ranger and Explorer Vehicles Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Pump and Pulley SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED Description Tool Number Steering Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C
Removal

1. Disconnect the power steering return hose (3A713) at the pump and drain fluid.
   

1. Remove the power steering pressure hose (3A719) by unscrewing connector from the pump.
   

1. On the Aerostar 3.0L V-6 engine (6007), loosen the drive belt tensioner (6B209) and adjustment bolts.
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 10346 Generator 2 8501 Water Pump 3 8678 Belt Idler Pulley 4 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 5 6303 Crankshaft 6 2884 A/C Clutch 7 — Without A/C On the 2.3L I-4 and 4.0L V-6 engines, slacken belt tension by lifting drive belt tensioner in a counterclockwise direction. On Ranger 3.0L V-6 engines, slacken belt tension by lifting drive belt tensioner in a clockwise direction. Remove drive belt (8620) from under drive belt tensioner and slowly lower pulley to stop. Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley (3A733).
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 10346 Generator 2 2884 A/C Clutch 3 3A733 Power Steering Pump Pulley 4 8501 Water Pump 5 6303 Crankshaft 6 8678 Belt Idler Pulley 7 6B209 Drive Belt Tensioner

1. NOTE: If the drive belt requires servicing, refer to Section 03-05 .
   
   Remove the drive belt from the power steering pump pulley.
   

1. Remove the oil dipstick tube.
   

1. Remove the power steering pump support (3C511).
   

1. Install Steering Pump Pulley Remover T69L-10300-B on the pulley.
   

1. NOTE: Do not apply pressure on the power steering pump rotor shaft (3B559). Pressure will damage internal thrust areas of the power steering pump (3A674).
   
   While holding the remover tool nut stationary with a wrench, rotate the inner spindle of the remover tool clockwise until the pulley is pulled off the power steering pump rotor shaft.
   

1. Remove the bolts attaching the power steering pump to the A/C compressor mounting bracket (2882).
   

Installation

1. Install the power steering pump on the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Install and tighten attaching bolts to 41-61 Nm (30-45 lb-ft). On 4.0L engine, tighten to 47-64 Nm (35-47 lb-ft).
   

1. Position the support on the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Install mounting bolts and tighten to 47-64 Nm (35-47 lb-ft).
   

1. NOTE: Fore/aft location of power steering pump pulley on power steering pump rotor shaft is critical. Incorrect belt alignment may cause drive belt squeal or chirp. Make sure pull-off groove on power steering pump pulley is facing front and flush with end of shaft ± 0.254mm (± 0.010 inch).
   
   Install the Steering Pump Pulley Replacer T65P-3A733-C and install the power steering pump pulley.
   

1. Install the drive belt on the power steering pump pulley.
   

1. On the 2.3L I-4, Ranger 3.0L V-6, and 4.0L V-6 engines, position and rotate drive belt on engine. While lifting drive belt tensioner in a counterclockwise direction (clockwise on Ranger 3.0L V-6), slide drive belt under drive belt tensioner and lower drive belt tensioner to drive belt.
   On Aerostar 3.0L V-6 engine, position the belt idler pulley (8678) assembly to give the drive belt the tension specified. Refer to belt tension check in Section 03-05 . Tighten the drive belt tensioner and adjustment bolts to 47-64 Nm (35-47 lb-ft).
   

1. Install the power steering pump support, if removed.
   

1. Install the oil dipstick tube.
   

1. Install the pressure hose tube nut and new Teflon® wagner into power steering pump valve outlet fitting (3D654) and tighten to 41-54 Nm (30-40 lb-ft).
   

1. Connect the power steering return hose to the power steering pump, and reposition the clamp.
   

1. Fill the power steering oil reservoir (3A697) with Premium Power Steering Fluid E6AZ-19582-AA or equivalent fluid meeting specification ESW-M2C33-F. Start the engine and turn the steering wheel (3600) from left to right without hitting stops to remove air from the system.
   

1. Check for leaks and recheck the fluid level. Add fluid if necessary to proper level as specified in Section 11-00 .
   
   
   Power Steering Pump and Power Steering Pulley, 2.3L TPH Engine, Ranger Only
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 2882 A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket 2 N606543-S2 Bolt (2 Req'd) 3 N606069-S2 Bolt (2 Req'd) 4 N605803-S2 Bolt 5 N800199-S8M Screw 6 3D673 Power Steering Pump Pulley 7 3F671 Power Steering Belt Idler Support 8 N806020-S2 Bolt 9 3A674 Power Steering Pump 10 19703 A/C Compressor A — Tighten to 21.2-29 Nm (16-21 Lb-Ft) B — Tighten to 40.3-55 Nm (30-41 Lb-Ft) C — Tighten to 44-51 Nm
   (32-38 Lb-Ft)
   
   Power Steering Pump and Power Steering Pulley, 3.0L Engine, Aerostar
   
   
   
   
   
   Item Part Number Description 1 3A674 Power Steering Pump 2 3C511 Power Steering Pump Support 3 6007 Engine 4 N803564 Stud 5 N802827-S2 Nut 6 N800199-S8M Screw (3 Req'd) 7 N8011179-S2 Screw (3 Req'd) 8