my dads 98 outback legacy wagon makes this weird squealing sound when he turns. what could the problem be? i believe the dealership replaced the steering column or something...ill get some more info asap

 

When I had that problem it was my tires.........

*ducks and runs away*


Is it high-pitched? Is it when he's doing a mild corner or a full lock (U-turn)?

Could be a PS pump......
Is the sound constant even when the steering wheel isn't moving (IE set in a corner, not changing steering angle)

 

i'm going to my guitar lesson so ill check the tires today...its not constant ...only when the wheel is moving is the sound heard

 

My moms car gets that from time to time when turning to either steering wheel lock. Its usually a sign of low Power Steering fluid, in her case.

In her case, the sound is located directly in front of the driver. Is that where it is located in your dads car? If so, I'd check the PS fluid. Hopefully the pump isn't going.

And I think Sybir is being faceteous with his comment about the tires... as in, he gets a squeeling noise when going around corners from going too fast (he drives like a jackass sometimes )

 

haha well my dad doesn't care about power and follow the speed limit (as far as i know at least :banana: )

 

I take exception to that, it's much more frequent than the above statement attests.


Anyways, if you can find out how severe of an angle he's at on the steering (full lock or lane change?) when he's hearing it, we can go from there. Does it sound like a belt squeal?

 

yea ive got that same problem with my 96 legacy...i replaced the front axle and front rotors...all new pads and even the cv boots...still doin it though...lemme know if u figure it out thanks