Power steering belt tightening

2002 KIA SPORTAGE
123,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HARLANGIRL4EVER
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How do you tighten a power steering belt on the vehicle listed above?
Aug 26, 2020 at 10:10 AM
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STEVE W.
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There are two bolts through the plate it is mounted to where it attaches to the engine. One on top and one below the pump. You loosen those and use a bar to move the pump and tighten the belt. The belt should deflect approximately 3/8 of an inch when pushed down between the pulleys. Then tighten the bolts to 30 ft lbs.
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Aug 26, 2020 at 12:17 PM
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