power steering issue please help

[consatantagrevation]

I couldn't find someone having the exact problem as me so i decided to create an account and ask
OK earlier today i got in my car and started it it had a squeal to it at full lock and at regular idle like a belt would sound. then i got going down the road got on it a bit to pass a slower car then the squeal got really bad and on the way home i got on it just to get on it and now my power steering is gone whats going on?
its a 1991 240sx ka24de any help will be appreciated i am confused
also would it be easier to just delete the power steering if so how?
sorry im new to these cars!!!

[ShadowMan]

Well, we need some more info. What did you check? Is the belt still even on the power steering pump? Sounds like it went neglected and finally just gave out. How about fluid level/condition, when is the last time you changed it? Remember to use automatic trnas fluid. Could also be the pump itself, but try the belt and fluids first. And, no, it's not simple to just delete your power steering. And yes it's simple to remove the power steering, but why? Just fix it and enjoy one handed steering, it's not that complicated. The system itself is rather simple and easy to figure out. Not many parts to a power steering system, pump, steering rack, resevoir, cooler and a sensor that tells the car to idle up when your at full lock so it doesn't die. Get to it.

[consatantagrevation]

the fluid is good the belt seemed a bit loose this morning i got in it to move it and it felt like when i turned i was losing power steering then getting it back rapidly while the wheel was turned

[zombiewolf513]

Try bleeding it? Maybe a small leak? Maybe a clog?

[consatantagrevation]

so update i checked the belts and i can almost pull them off with my fingers where are the tension bolts every where i look is an over explanation

[ShadowMan]

http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/240sx-how-to-removingreplacing-your-ps-pump.htm

[ultimateirving]

Dude ur belt is toast, this is normal as they stretch and deteriorate over time. If your waiting til they start screeching then you know its time for a new one.

some times they are so far stretched that even if the tensioner is maxed out its still floppy. Buy a new belt and be happy

[consatantagrevation]

so another update i found the problem. after staring at my engine for an hour i realized the tension assembly was gone got a new one problem solved thanks for everything guys