Search this forum for a post asking how to replace the belt tensioner, it will detail the process. It is only a couple of bolts that hold it on, but you will have to work through the passenger wheel well to gain access. Good luck
Powe stering belt (aka serpentine belt) is tightened with a belt tensioner. A new tensioner is needed if the belt is loose or a new belt
Under the hood fuse panel near the battery
Are the belt and belt tensioner in good condition? Are the tires properly inflated?
the tensionjer is a spring tensioner so if it is to low and not holding tension on the belt you need a new tensioner
There is no fluid on the 2004. They operate on electric power steering. you need to replace the two fuses on top of the battery that control your power steering. your owners manual will show you which ones are the right ones.
Check your tensioner
u do not adjust belt tensioner if belt is loose, u need to replace belt as tensioner works automatically
Its to adjust the angle of the steering wheel
10mm
This happened to me as well. Don't forget to re-charge the battery as well. Since the belt broke you probably can assume that the alternator stopped charging the battery at least for a moment.
To replace the power steering rack on a Saturn Ion, You must first dissmantle the current steering rack by accessing the main hood, and from there you can screw the new steering rack into place
When the engine first starts, the alternator puts out a little extra current to recharge the battery. If the tensioner pulley is a little loose, the belt will slip on the alternator, making a terrible sound. Check/replace the tensioner. The spring is probably loose.