Squeeky power steering

[cookci]

Hi when i turn the steering wheel sometimes i get a high pitch noise which sounds like a belt slipping. Does this mean the belt needs tightening? can this be done easily on the car? or does the belt need changing?

Any suggestions? thanks


btw its a 2001 c200k

 

[television]

Look closely at the belt, if it is glazed on the inside then it could be skidding, look for cracks where it goes around a pulley or any loose threads on the edges, it just may need doing up a touch

 

[cookci]

can the belt be tightened easily?

 

[Ian B Walker]

can the belt be tightened easily?

No, unlike a 201 or most of the 124's your belt has a spring tensioner and cannot be tightened.

 

[hosejockey]

Best bet is to stick a new belt on ,and i would check the tensioner damper well i was at it .

 

[cookci]

How difficult are they to change? I havent looked yet but the last car i did (celica) took about 5 minutes!!