2005 Nissan Xterra Ninja Hauler making a fuss

2005 NISSAN XTERRA
30,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLETE34
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My Xterra is making a squealing noise from the belt. I applied belt dressing to no avail. It sounds like it's coming from the area of the power steering pump but does not change in pitch when I turn the front wheels, only with the speed of the engine. It sat for about months before I bought it. Maybe a seized bering?
Jan 21, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Best way to find out would be to remove the belts one at a time until the noise goes awaay, that will tell you which one it is.At that mileage it shouldnt need a new belt, but it could be a bearing failure like you said.Be sure to use carb cleaner to get all the belt dressing off the pulleys
Jan 21, 2009 at 4:30 PM
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