Inspection Procedure 5

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Squealing Noise

DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the power steering oil pump drive belt tension.

Drive Belt Tension Check and Adjustment [2.4L], On-vehicle service - Generator drive belt tension check [3.0L].

Q. Is the drive belt tension incorrect?

YES Adjust the belt tension Drive Belt Tension Check and Adjustment [2.4L], On-vehicle service - Generator drive belt tension check [3.0L]). Then go to Step 3.

NO Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Check for seizure in the oil pump.

Q. Is there seizure?

YES Replace the part (Refer to Power Steering Oil Pump Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly). Then go to Step 3.

NO Go to Step 3.

STEP 3. Retest the system.

Confirm that no noise is generated.

Q. Is there noise?

YES Repeat from Step 1.

NO The procedure is complete.