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sparkplug553 · 02-01-2008, 04:38 AM

check the pully and the tension of the belt verry closely,when the wheels are turned full lock,this is when the greatest demand is placed on the pump.If the belt isnt tight enough or there is alot of crap in the grooves in the pully the belt will slip and begin to squeel and the powerstreering can feel eratic at the wheel.If you are unsure about proper belt tension,general rule of thumb is no more than 1/2" deflection or you can pick up a belt tension checking tool at an autoparts store.

02-01-2008, 04:38 AM	#2
sparkplug553 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Jose,California Posts: 30	Re: Power Steering Noise check the pully and the tension of the belt verry closely,when the wheels are turned full lock,this is when the greatest demand is placed on the pump.If the belt isnt tight enough or there is alot of crap in the grooves in the pully the belt will slip and begin to squeel and the powerstreering can feel eratic at the wheel.If you are unsure about proper belt tension,general rule of thumb is no more than 1/2" deflection or you can pick up a belt tension checking tool at an autoparts store.