INSPECTION PROCEDURE 5: Squealing Noise: Diagnosis

STEP 1. Check the drive belt tension.
Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK <2.0L - Non-turbo Engine>, GENERATOR AND OTHERS BELT TENSION CHECK <2.0L - Turbo Engine>, DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK <2.4L Engine>.

Q: Is the drive belt tension incorrect?
- YES: Adjust the belt tension (Refer to DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK <2.0L - Non-turbo Engine>, GENERATOR AND OTHERS BELT TENSION CHECK <2.0L - Turbo Engine>, DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK <2.4L Engine>). 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.