2005 Nissan Xterra Ninja Hauler making a fuss

Tiny
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  • 2005 NISSAN XTERRA
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 30,000 MILES
My Xterra is making a squealing noise from the belt. I applied belt dressing to no avail. It sounds like it's coming from the area of the power steering pump but does not change in pitch when I turn the front wheels, only with the speed of the engine. It sat for about months before I bought it. Maybe a seized bering?
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 AT 1:48 PM

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Tiny
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Best way to find out would be to remove the belts one at a time until the noise goes awaay, that will tell you which one it is. At that mileage it shouldnt need a new belt, but it could be a bearing failure like you said. Be sure to use carb cleaner to get all the belt dressing off the pulleys
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Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 AT 4:30 PM

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