Inspection Procedure 5

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Squealing Noise

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

[1][2]Drive Belt Tension Check and Adjustment [2.4L].

Q. Is the drive belt tension incorrect?

YES Adjust the tension [1][2]Drive Belt Tension Check and Adjustment [2.4L]. 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 Removal and Installation [2.4L].
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.