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Power steering belt

Tiny
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  • 2001 KIA SPORTAGE
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All three drive belts are stacked up with the steering belt closest to the engine. Must I remove the timing belt and air conditioner belt to change the steering belt? I really could use a trick here. Thank you
Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 AT 9:56 AM

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Tiny
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None of those belts are the timing belt. If the one you want to change is behind the others, then yes, you have to remove them to access the one you want to change.
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 AT 12:08 PM
Tiny
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I do not understand how the air conditioner idler pulley works. How do I get the ac belt off?
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 AT 12:28 PM
Tiny
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Loosen the center nut in the pulley, then turn the adjusting bolt and the pulley will slide up.

https://www.2carpros.com/images/external/89124537.gif
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 AT 12:33 PM
Tiny
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I have the altinator belt off. I have to loosen a bolt on the power steering slider but I don't know what that is. Picture please
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 AT 2:29 PM
Tiny
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I gave you a picture. The adjusters work the same way on both belts.
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2016 AT 2:34 PM
Tiny
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Thank you all so much. My Kia is steering so much better and she is ready for inspection. You have been a saver for me.
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Thursday, September 29th, 2016 AT 12:13 AM
Tiny
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Glad we could help
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Thursday, September 29th, 2016 AT 4:52 AM

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