Steering noise

1990 HONDA PRELUDE
144,000 MILES • FWD • MANUAL
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SPURABAD1
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1990 prelude: every time i turn the steering wheel i hear a loud squeaking. i don't know anymore than that and i know the power steering fluid is level is good. other than that i don't even know what or where to start looking for the problem. got any suggestions?
Mar 23, 2011 at 3:59 AM
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FIXITMR
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have you listened with the hood open? use a tube to ear to pinpoint noise. might be the belt sqeaking?
Mar 23, 2011 at 5:00 AM
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KHLOW2008
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When steering is turned, squeaking or squealling noise should be from the belts. Have you checked the belt condition and tension?
Mar 23, 2011 at 1:42 PM
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