It has become difficult to steer my 2003 Kia Sedona. I replaced the power steering fluid and it was great for two days but then it started to "fight" me again! I checked the fluid again but it was still full and I have not noticed any signs of leaking. What could be wrong? I have heard that it could be the cold weather. We have had single digit temps the past two weeks. Today however it was above freezing and this is when the problem came back. Also, I let the car warm up and it was still difficult to turn the wheel.

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Loosen the belt tensioner with a prying tool. it has a strong spring that tightens the belt. remove the old belt. When you install the new one. use the same method to replace it. You may see the diagram (Most cars have it) under the hood to tell you how it is wound around the components.

SOURCE: 2003 Kia Sedona Power steering pump belt tightness

I have never used a torque wrench on them just tighten it down good 1/4 inch play in belt is lots!! hope this helps

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I had the same thing (hard to turn, especially in cold temps, wouldn't return to straight.....). Since the power steering fluid was full, I decided it had to be "gunk" in the fluid, so I took my '03 Kia Sedona in to have the power steering fluid flushed & filled (over $100 I think!).

No better. So I took it to another mechanic and he said that the "U-Bolt" had frozen up. He changed it (part was $117 and labor was 2 hours, for a total cost of $350ish) and it's good as new now!

Marvin

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• Posted on Mar 06, 2009

SOURCE: WHAT KIND OF POWER STEERING FLUID IN A 2003 KIA

yes type 3 is DEXRON, which they don't make anymore replaced by DEXRON 6), but good news is that u can use any of the unversal fluids availiable at Kragen Autozone or other parts stores, they are much cheaper to by in most cases..

SOURCE: steering becomes difficult sporadically

this could be one of 3 problems .1 are you low on fluid ,2 bad power steering pump.3 bad rack and pinion .