2000 Pontiac Bonneville Noise when turning

2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
75,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ADON4SURE
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When I am at a stop and turn the wheel all the way to the right it makes a squelling noise. When turned all the way to the left it does not make the noise. I changed the control arms because I thought that would fix the problem. I know I need an alignment but did think that was the reason for the noise. I put transmission fluid in the steering pump when it was low because I did have any stering fluid and a mechanic said that wouldn't hurt anything. Can you all help me?
May 27, 2009 at 6:53 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did you check to make sure the belt is tight enough?
May 29, 2009 at 7:15 AM
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ADON4SURE
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I will change the belt and see if that works. Will get back to you.
May 29, 2009 at 9:37 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure the belt tensionier is good too.
May 29, 2009 at 10:30 AM
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