1996 Toyota 4Runner Screeching(Squealing) Noise

1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
96,402 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANTCYALATER
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Hello,

I recently started hearing a screeching (squealing) noise when I start my car and/or accelerate. The noise also comes up when I am at a red light. It goes away after a few seconds. I recently had the serpentine belts change. So everything is new. I did some investigating to see where I can pinpoint the noise. It heard it around the power steering pump/tensioner area. Any more info on what could be causing this noise would be much appreciated.
Feb 23, 2008 at 2:06 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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check the belts tension
and also check the crankshaft pulley
Feb 23, 2008 at 2:11 PM
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