ok so every time i move my steering wheel to the extreme right or left i get a loud noise. sometimes when i ride down the road i get a loud squeal. so what could this be? is it my power steering belt? could it be something else? i mean why do belts make noise? it has not rained to make this happen. so i don't know what's going on.
Need to know if i need to change my power steering belt for my acura?
It is power steering. Lift up the front of the car so that both the front wheels are above the ground. Start your car, open the power steering oil container lid,let it be a bit warm up, now turn the full steering to the right, keep it there for 4 to 7 seconds, now turn the steering to the full left, do this right and left 8 to 10 times.Close the lid, switch it off. I am sure now it should be alright. With this action actually you are pushing the air out which starts giving the squeaking noise.
Need to know if i need to change my power steering belt for my acura?
Belts do wear out over time. The squealing could be a belt which is either worn out or just needs adjusting or it could be a bad pump. Have a mechanic check it out.
Typically it is low on fluid when this happens. Check the level in the power steering reservoir. If it is empty or low. check around the reservoir, the pump and steering rack for signs of wetness (leak). that would narrow down the components(s) that are failing. The belt on the ribbed side should have no cracking/missing ribs/etc... If you need to replace it most likey maintenence is good, but not cause of noise.
its a piece of rubber...it wears and gets dried out and cracks...some have belt tensioners which rust up and don't keep it tight...also...you got fluid in that thing..[PS reservoir}
Most nowadays have one serpentine belt that drives everything, air conditioner compressor, water-pump, alternator, belt idlers, belt tensioner and power-steering pump. Have the belt changed or change it yourself. If the belt still squeals, the belt tensioner needs replacement or the power-steering pump is last on the list of things to replace.
Serpentine belts should be replaced every 50,000 miles.
