Loud squealing noise a minute after start up

The safest way, even though it is the most intrusive, is to start by removing the drive belt from the components you suspect and rotate the pulleys by hand. You can also take a stethoscope and carefully (staying away from moving parts) feel and hear for excess vibrations at the rear of each component. Have a look at the power steering fluid with a light to check for sparkly bits also.

Hi BMDouble,

Thank you for your quick input I will give it a look at it after the holiday.
Thank you,
Maek

Another quick way is to mist a bit of plain water onto the belt in front of each suspected item so the belt carries the water over it, if the noise changes the instant you spray the water on, look at that item. Also, when was the last time the belt itself was replaced?

Hi Steve! I tried what u said to try with the water first, I found it to be the power steering pump. I changed out the pump and a new belt, now all is quiet.
Thank you,
Mark

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