Power steering belt squealing

KINGNOBODY1

MEMBER
2006 KIA RIO
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
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

13 Replies

SEVAG P

MECHANIC
405 POSTS

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.

Image (Click to make bigger)

SPONSORED LINKS

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

Monday, January 28th, 2019 AT 1:25 PM

KAYEWILSON

MEMBER
1 POST
2006 KIA RIO
135,000 MILES

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.

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)

HMAC300

MECHANIC
48,601 POSTS

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.

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)

MCASTANIEN

MEMBER
2 POSTS
2004 KIA RIO
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
104,000 MILES

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?

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)

MHPAUTOS

MECHANIC
31,938 POSTS

You will have to check the alignment of the belt, sounds as if one of the pulleys is not aligned.

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)

MCASTANIEN

MEMBER
2 POSTS

If it is the alignment of a pulley. Is that something that would be very expensive to have a mechanic fix?

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)

MHPAUTOS

MECHANIC
31,938 POSTS

This will depend on where that misalignment is, it will have to be inspected first, may be as simple as a wrong alternator fitted.

Was this

answer

helpful?

Yes

Friday, October 16th, 2020 AT 11:57 AM (Merged)

BIGJAY2000

MEMBER
1 POST
2003 KIA RIO

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?