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Very loud squeal when i turn.only happens when moving slowly or stationary.when turning the wheel it sort of bumps.power steering fluid level is fine..could this be the belt and if so how do i get to it on a front wheel drive 04 stratus se?

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Possible a bad powersteering pump or a bad power steering rack.

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