INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Squealing Noise: Diagnosis

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

STEP 1. Check the drive belt tension.
Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK .

Q: Is the drive belt tension incorrect?
- YES: Adjust the belt tension (Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK ). 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 (Refer to POWER STEERING OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY ). Then go to Step 3.
- NO: Go to Step 3.
STEP 3. Retest the system.
Confirm that no noise is generated.

Q: Is there noise?
- YES: Repeat from Step 1.
- NO: The procedure is complete.