2000 Dodge Dakota Belt Jumps Off Track Power Steering Pump New Idler Pulley New

2000 DODGE DAKOTA
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Belt jumps off track power steering pump new, idler pulley is new
Feb 2, 2013 at 6:39 AM
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It doesn't sound like your pulley wheels are lined up and it is feeding off. Look down at your pulley wheels and they should all be perfectly in line with each other. If one is just a little forward or too far back, then it will feed the belt off.
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Feb 2, 2013 at 7:05 AM
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