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Squeak when making sharp turns

I hear a squeak when I make a sharp turn in my 2003 Chevy Tahoe. Is it a belt or something else?

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Hi there. the squeaking you hear is coming from the power steering belt.
Just tighten up the belt, but not to tight or you will do damage to the pulley on the pump and you don't want that.

I hope it as helped!!

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Sounds like a worn CV joint

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