Steering squealing when turning.

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Jan 20, 2005 | 06:38 PM

MineralStang

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From: Centennial

Steering squealing when turning.

Hello everyone...I'm in the process of fixing some issues with a '76 F250 I purchased last month and I'm having an issue with the steering system. If the truck is parked when running and I turn the steering wheel more than half way in either direction it makes a horrible squealing sound that sounds like a fan belt slipping. It also does it when rolling at a slow speed. What could it be? PS fluid low? Bad fluid? Its very very annoying and I really want to fix the problem. Any help would be great...thanks!

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Jan 20, 2005 | 06:45 PM

Thomasm67

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Low fluid will do that and a loose belt will also cause that check your fluid level if it where it should be then check your belt make sure it is tight. But not tight enough to cause it to break.

Jan 20, 2005 | 06:47 PM

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From: okc

replace the belts first off, then make sure they are tightend properly, they should only have about 3/4 of an inch of total play in them, check the fluids and you should be set........

Jan 20, 2005 | 09:08 PM

FordPickup460

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From: Cab of a truck

If that doesnt fix it you have a bad power steering pump.

Jan 20, 2005 | 11:32 PM

79driver

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Most likely the belt, mine did it too. YOu should probably replace the belt since the truck is new and you dont know when it was replaced last.

Jan 22, 2005 | 11:49 AM

TaylorMade

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From: CUT BANK, MONTANA

it wouldn't hurt to take some scotchbrite to your pulleys if a belt has been slipping or been smoked. when this happens, it tends to leave a slight film on the pulley which means the new belt won't bite as good as it should.