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Replacing the alternator belt on 2001 kia spectra

The alternator belt is off of my daughters car but in order to replace it i need to remove the power steering belt but cant figure out where the bolts are that need to be loosened to get it off our kia spectra makes a terrible squeeling noise every time we start it up but only if the air conditioner is on. We have had to replace our alternator belt twice already, and now we have to replace it again. is there any relation? how do we fix this awful noise and this aggrivation?

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Posted on Jan 23, 2009

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Then you don't take anything off. There will be a spring loaded idler that tensions the serpentine belt. Take a socket or long 12 point wrench and attach to the center bolt of the tensioner, then rotate the idler wheel away from the belt, take the belt off. Slowly release the spring tension of the idler.
The 2nd belt should be set up the same way.

Kirk Augustin

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Posted on Mar 04, 2010

SOURCE: my kia spectra was making a loud squeeling noise

Look at the AC pump. See if the belt is there, slipping, or the pully clutch engaging.
The center of the AC pully can be standing still while the outside turns. There is supposed to be a magnet that grabs the outside and locks it to the inside when you turn the AC on. The magnet could be bad or its clutch slipping.

Jeffrey Turcotte

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Posted on Mar 30, 2011

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1.8L Engine
A/C Compressor-Power Steering Pump Belt

NOTE Refer to the accompanying illustration for bolt and nut locations.

Loosen bolt A , nut B and nut C
Loosen tension adjusting bolt D
Remove the drive belt

To install:

Route the belt over the pulleys.

Fig. Removing the A/C and P/S pump belt-1.8L engine

Tighten bolt A and nuts B and C, as follows:
1. Bolt A: 27-39 ft. lbs. (37-53 Nm)
2. Nut B: 14-19 ft. lbs. (19-25 Nm)
3. Nut C: 24-34 ft. lbs. (32-46 Nm)
Check the belt tension and adjust as necessary.

Alternator Belt

Remove the A/C and power steering pump belt, if equipped.
Loosen the alternator mounting bolt and adjusting bolt.
Remove the alternator belt.

Fig. Alternator belt-1.8L engine

To install:

Install the alternator belt and adjust, as outlined earlier.
Tighten the bolts, as follows:
1. Mounting bolt: 27-38 ft. lbs. (37-52 Nm)
2. Adjusting bolt: 14-18 ft. lbs. (19-26 Nm)
Install the A/C and power steering pump belt, if equipped.
Check the belt tension and adjust as necessary.

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