Whining and steering belt grabbing

Tiny
CHEROKEEFOX1206
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  • 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 1.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I thought the idler arm pulley was bad and then I broke a belt. I was told I needed a new alternator. So, I replaced both. Then I was told I only had one bolt holding in alternator. But I have this whining and belt grabbing. At first it quit after a few minutes, but now I keep feeling the steering belt grab when I turn the wheel. Is it because the alternator is moving out of place or something else?
Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 AT 10:01 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

First, the alternator must have all bolts installed and torqued for the belt system to work properly.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-squeaking-noise

I attached the routing diagram for you below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-serpentine-belt-works

I would also replace the automatic tensioner, not just the pulley.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/serpentine-belt-tensioner-replacement

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Roy
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Friday, December 24th, 2021 AT 6:45 AM

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