power steering belt

2001 KIA SPORTAGE
1,000,000 MILES • 4 CYL
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ROBYN COMPTON
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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
Sep 27, 2016 at 9:56 AM
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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.
Sep 27, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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ROBYN COMPTON
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I do not understand how the air conditioner idler pulley works. how do I get the ac belt off?
Sep 27, 2016 at 12:28 PM
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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
Sep 27, 2016 at 12:33 PM
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ROBYN COMPTON
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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
Sep 27, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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I gave you a picture. The adjusters work the same way on both belts.
Sep 27, 2016 at 2:34 PM
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ROBYN COMPTON
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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.
Sep 29, 2016 at 12:13 AM
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Glad we could help
Sep 29, 2016 at 4:52 AM
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