Squealing noise when accelerating

YTSMEDAMNIT

MEMBER
1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
147,781 MILES

I don't recall ever having this issue or hearing this noise in the past. But I am now hearing a squealing or squeaking sound whenever I am accelerating.
What could possibly be the cause of this? And what will it take to fix this problem?

1 Reply

ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good morning,

This could be a loose belt from a worn tensioner.

Can you upload a video of the noise so I can hear it?

What engine do you have? There is a 2.2 or 2.4 and they are different set ups.

Roy

2.4

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the accessory drive belt.
3. Remove the generator assembly.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the oil filter.
6. Remove accessory drive belt idler pulley.
6.1. The A/C compressor mounting bolt.
6.2. The A/C compressor. Position it aside.

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7. Remove the tensioner.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the tensioner.

Tighten
Tighten the tensioner nut to 50 N.M (37 lb ft).

2. Install accessory drive belt idler pulley.
2.1. The A/C compressor.
2.2 The A/C compressor mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 54 N.M (40 lb ft).

3. Install the oil filter.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Install the generator assembly.
6. Install the drive belt.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.

2.2

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the drive belt.

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3. Remove the tensioner bolts.
4. Remove the tensioner.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the tensioner.
2. Install the tensioner bolts. Tighten the bolts to 50 N.M (37 lb ft).
3. Install the drive belt.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.

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