Q: Installed power steering belt like you tube says to do in & looks in tact but still not working

asked by on August 10, 2017

My friend change power steering belt because it broke but still not working looks like it's in tact .. Is there any special extra something that needs to be done after its in tact

My car has 204000 miles.

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