1996 Mazda 626 steering wheel barely turns.

1996 MAZDA 626
95,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TRAINOFTHOUGHT703
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all of a sudden last night my steering wheel got tight and it barely makes turns. also while i came to a stop at a light, the engine would start to make a squilling noise and get kind of loud as i took off from the light. but then would stop once i got up to speed.

if its one of the belts, whats the name of it? and do i need a special tool to replace it?
Nov 7, 2008 at 6:36 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there ,

i would be checking the power steering belt, to replace it you will only need standard hand tools.

Mark (mhpautos)
Nov 7, 2008 at 6:39 PM
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