INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Squealing Noise: Diagnosis
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- STEP 1. Check the belt tension.
Refer to Maintenance Service - DRIVE BELTS .
Q: Is the belt tension incorrect?
YES : Adjust the belt tension (Refer to Maintenance Service - DRIVE BELTS ). Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 2.
- STEP 2. Check for seizure in the oil pump.
Q: Is there seizure?
YES : Replace the part. Then go to Step 3.
NO: Go to Step 3.
- STEP 3. Check symptoms.
Confirm that no noise is generated.
Q: Is there noise?
YES : Repeat from Step 1.
NO: Diagnosis is complete.