Squealing steering

Does your Mitsubishi L300 make a strange noise? Need wheel alignment specs?
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Squealing steering

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Hi Everyone.

I just returned from an incredible trip up a deactivated logging road in the Chilcotin to an elevation of 6100ft.
My challenge is this...I noticed a squealing sound from the front end when turning the front wheels, even at idle.
Anyone have an idea of what this may be?

Cheers,

Joe
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Couple of things.

1. power steering pump low fluid and/or belt loose

2. worn suspension components (check sway bar bushings / ball joints / tie rods ,etc...)
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Checked fluid; it is good and there does not appear to be any play with the suspension.
Could someone tell me where the power steering pump is located and/or send me a pic
so that I may check the belt tension?

Thanks everyone,

Joe
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Your power steering reserviuor is under your driver seat. also the power steering pump i alos under your deriver seat.
you an also check if the belt is loose or your idle is too low.
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Mardy
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