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Old Mar 21, 2020 | 12:23 PM
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Hey,

Trying to diagnose a squeak! Changed the drive and AC belt and got a squeaking after the new belts were installed. Only happens when the wheel is full lock and the AC is on. I've adjusted the tension on both belts, and greased the AC compressor clutch, still squeaks!
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Old Mar 21, 2020 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by gwhelps
Hey,

Trying to diagnose a squeak! Changed the drive and AC belt and got a squeaking after the new belts were installed. Only happens when the wheel is full lock and the AC is on. I've adjusted the tension on both belts, and greased the AC compressor clutch, still squeaks!
Hello and welcome,
Really not sure what you mean by "greased AC compressor clutch" as lubrication is entirely internal. A small "squeak" when the steering wheel reaches it's limit is normal. Might want to get someone with more experience to take a look, GL!
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Old Mar 21, 2020 | 02:09 PM
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Hello and welcome,
Really not sure what you mean by "greased AC compressor clutch" as lubrication is entirely internal. A small "squeak" when the steering wheel reaches it's limit is normal. Might want to get someone with more experience to take a look, GL!
100% need to have more experienced eyes on it! The squeak, isn't just a regular full lock noise. It's a more violent sounding screech but only when AC is on and wheel is being turned. I greased the front part of the AC compressor that moves in and out when using the AC. Just incase it was something simple. Could just be the new belt is **** also. Wasn't doing this before the change. Thanks
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Old Mar 21, 2020 | 06:00 PM
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100% need to have more experienced eyes on it! The squeak, isn't just a regular full lock noise. It's a more violent sounding screech but only when AC is on and wheel is being turned. I greased the front part of the AC compressor that moves in and out when using the AC. Just incase it was something simple. Could just be the new belt is **** also. Wasn't doing this before the change. Thanks
Take a deep breath and realize there is break in/stretch after belts are installed and broken in. Rule in/out oddities, in this case you state only when a/c on. So-
Turn a/c off and turn wheel until locked (when stopped). If the noise continues, tighten main/power steering belt. If not it's likely the a/c belt or perhaps another problem.

Kinda difficult to diagnose problems over keyboards, GL!
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