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Tightening the power steering belt on a 160
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    Posted: 19 Jan 2026 at 4:50pm
My 160 has very weak power steering. I think I tracked down the likely cause being belt is quite loose. I didn't think to check it while it was cold and it's a lot looser then I realized.
Thank you AC720Man for suggesting that.

The service manual shows 4 bolts. Two look like they're tucked in the frame rail. I can see why people are saying it's a pain to adjust.

Any tips or tricks for tightening?
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Will have to look at my 160 tomorrow, kinda forgot how I adjusted mine. I installed a new belt and adjusted. It has to be the exact length belt as there isn’t much adjustment on it. I do remember that. Seams like I used a slight angled pry bar to hold the tension while I tightened the bolts.

Edited by AC720Man - 11 hours 42 minutes ago at 8:46pm
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