In this case the water pump outer shaft bearing failed. This caused the serpentine belt to break and the vehicle to lose power steering, at the same time the battery light came on due to the alternator no longer charging the electrical system.

Your water pump is vital to the health of your engine, without it your engine will overheat and you will have bigger issues including potential engine failure. For many engines the water pump is changed every 90,000 with a timing belt. In cases where your engine uses a timing chain the water pump does not get replaced until failure occurs. As preventative maintenance if your water pump is over 100,000 miles old then it's a good idea to have it inspected to check the bearings for noise and the seals for leakage. This can prevent a tow bill and an inconvenience of you not having your vehicle.

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Happy Adventures,

Heather

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