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Power Steering Pump Tensioner Alignment

Tools you will need:

13mm Wrenches X2
13mm Socket (optional)

Procedure:

1. Install the new tensioner onto the motor stud and then put the nut on. Don’t fully tighten the nut, but make sure it’s snug.

2. Now swing the tensioner up to the pump bracket to see if it’s correctly aligned. If it hits the bracket like in the picture, then it’s not correct.

Porsche 944 Power steering pump tensioner

Porsche 944 Power steering pump tensioner

3. If it’s correctly aligned then skip all the rest of the steps on this page. If it’s not aligned correctly you will need to remove the tensioner from the motor stud. Then install a washer on the stud before putting the tensioner back on. This will space the tensioner away from the motor a little helping to correctly align it with the pump bracket.

Porsche 944 Power steering pump tensioner

4. Install the tensioner back onto the motor stud and put the nut on snug again. And swing the tensioner up to the pump bracket to make sure it’s now correctly aligned. Once correctly aligned you and continue with the normal installation instructions.