Loud squeal at low RPMs

Tiny
KGOULD67
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I have a 1999 Mazda 626 4 cyl. With 116k on it. There was a squealing noise at low RPMs (start up and at stop lights). The Alternator belt came off. I have replaced both belts with the correct ones. I have adjusted the belts to have little deflection. The squealling has yet to stop. I have re-adjusted to ensure I was not too tight or too loose. It doesn't matter either way. Could this be a symptom of my power steering pump going bad. Are there bearings in the power steering pump? I really don't want to replace parts here and there that don't need to be replaced. Please help me in this embarassing situation. Thanks in advance.
Monday, November 26th, 2007 AT 4:02 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Quick check, remove both belts, start engine, noise? YES=Internal NO= external Fit inner belt start engine noise YES= your found it, NO, fit next belt, isolate the noise this way and then you can start to check the suspect component.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2007 AT 4:54 AM

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