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Squealing Steering

Old May 17, 2002 | 07:38 AM
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Car: 1985 Trans Am
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Squealing Steering

My car has started squealing when turning the steering wheel. When I first noticed it, I saw it was low on PS fluid so I added some more. But, it kept squealing afterwards. Any ideas what the problem could be & how I might go about fixing it? Thanks!
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Old May 17, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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I'm not sure, maybe a dying power steering pump. Never heard of that one though.
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Old May 17, 2002 | 11:26 AM
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steering box

i had the same problem !! i kept putting bottle after bottle of ps fluid but it kept squeeling! so i took a trip to the junkyard and yanked a steering box. i replaced the box and it never squeeled again good luck!
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Old May 17, 2002 | 12:29 PM
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sounds like the belts need to be tightened, when you turn the wheel you put alot of load on the P.S. pump and if the belts are worn or loose they will raise holly he!!
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Old May 17, 2002 | 01:28 PM
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I put new belts on it last fall, so i'll check those first....thanks guys.
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Old May 17, 2002 | 05:12 PM
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how long did you drive it when squealing. It was low, then you filled it, still squeals... pump is burnt.
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