Mercedes Sprinter 1996 - Mercedes Sprinter Steering heavy - Robert Thomson

Hi, I have a 1996 Mercedes Sprinter that I recently bought. Everything was fine for 4 days. Today I notice the fan belt is loose - maybe stretched and the steering has become very heavy. Is this because of the loose fan belt?

Mercedes Sprinter 1996 - Mercedes Sprinter Steering heavy - Peter.N.

If this is the belt that drives the power steering pump I would say undoubtedly yes.