2012 Kia Sorento (XM) Repair Solution

Vehicle Details

Make: Kia

Model: Sorento (XM)

Year: 2012

Engine: 2.2L D4HB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel

Area: Engine

Category: Drive Belt Issues / Damage / Loss

Power steering would get very heavy with Air Conditioning on. Slowly steering was getting heavier even without A/C.

Confirmed poor steering assistance which was worse with loads applied.
Found a failed harmonic balancer to be the cause.

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Code	KIAXM12142
Vehicle	2012 Kia Sorento (XM)
Engine	2.2L D4HB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Complaint	Visible
Diag. Sequence	Members Only
Solution	Members Only

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