Power steering belt squealing

Tiny
KINGNOBODY1
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  • 2006 KIA RIO
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  • 74,132 MILES
Power steering belt squeals when first turn car on initially for a minute. Want to adjust the tension because the belt seems fine. How do I do that?
Monday, January 28th, 2019 AT 10:45 AM

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Tiny
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Hi.

if the belt is in good condition adjust as follow:

Adjustment

1. Loosen the tension mounting bolt (B).
2. Turn the adjusting bolt (C) to obtain the proper belt tension, and then re-tighten the mounting bolt (B).
3. Recheck the deflection of the A/C compressor belt.

this link can help us

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/kia/rio/2005

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.
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Monday, January 28th, 2019 AT 11:14 AM
Tiny
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To get to it? Wheel off and inner cover?
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Monday, January 28th, 2019 AT 12:43 PM
Tiny
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Yes, to have complete access you must remove the wheel and the inner cover.
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Monday, January 28th, 2019 AT 1:01 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Monday, January 28th, 2019 AT 1:24 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.
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Monday, January 28th, 2019 AT 1:25 PM
Tiny
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We just had a new engine with 75,000 miles put in and now it is making "squealing noises" not just when turning the steering wheel but even when just idleing - guessing it is the power steering belt or power steering pump - all new belts were put on. Any ideas where to start - car runs great with new engine but never had this noise before.
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Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Checkto seeif tensioner is any good as they should be replaced when belts are. A good test is to spray water on belts if noise goes away replace the tensioners or adjust if no tensioner.
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Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 2004 kia rio. Two years ago, the timing belt snapped and I had to replace the entire engine. Ever since, I have had trouble with the alternator belt squeaking. I have replaced the alternator itself on the advise of a mechanic and that did not help. I tighten it, and it seems ok for some time, then it squeaks only when I start it and whenI turn the ac on. Then that progressively gets worse to squeaking when I am driving period. Then thebelt snaps, we replace and the whole thing starts again. I am on my third belt now and was told something else is "running slow" and that is causing the belt to keep coming loose. Any ideas what I could check for?
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Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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You will have to check the alignment of the belt, sounds as if one of the pulleys is not aligned.
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Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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If it is the alignment of a pulley. Is that something that would be very expensive to have a mechanic fix?
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Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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This will depend on where that misalignment is, it will have to be inspected first, may be as simple as a wrong alternator fitted.
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Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Am trying to change my fan belt but my issue is the perfect fit. It makes some noise when I star the engine. I need to know the exact number of the belt to use.4PK?
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Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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When you replace the belt you have to replace the automatic tensioner as well an dthat may be your problem. If it's a manual tensioner then use a belt tension gauge auto parts may rent them
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Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:58 AM (Merged)

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