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Power steering squeal at startup 99Rx300

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Old 06-01-13, 07:06 PM
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Default Power steering squeal at startup 99Rx300

Hi yall, My 99RX300 power steering belt tends to squeal at start for a minute and then the noise goes away. The fluid level is up so what is the best way to get at and adjust/replace the belt ? (Judging by the pump location I'd say crawling underneeth from the passenger side)

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Old 06-01-13, 07:35 PM
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Power steering pump has the pivot. If you crawl under the passenger side there is a plastic piece in the wheel well that can be dropped .. and if you take the wheel off you can see everything clearly.

I would suggest that you get tool that pushes between the two pulleys and I had a hard time finding a place to create tension on the belt.

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