Power steering belt got loose on it's own and not tightening enough

Maintenance/Repairs
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I have a 2007 kia rio and the power steering belt got loose on it’s own a few months back and I tightened it up, but now it seems to be loose again BUT I don’t think it can get any tighter. Is it possible last time I tightened it I put it at like max tightness or something? Is there any way to further tighten the belt?

Edit: Like the bolt I loosened to pull on the power steering pump to tighten the belt I won’t come any more forward.

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Purchase a new belt as this one may have stretched or worn just enough that it will not tighten as it should.

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With all the other problems the OP posted about with this car I think it is about time he got a different one.

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I also think it is vehicle replacement time .

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Loosen the pulley bolt, (B).

Tighten the jack screw, (C) to tighten the belt.

Tighten the pullet bolt,

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