Questions & Answers for: Lexus power steering pump squealing

power steering pump supposedly has to be replaced, but the fluid level is full right now Hi Genebaran, I doubt very much if the steering pump needs replacement, but the drive serpentine belt does. The

power steering pump which may be the sepentine belt. Could be caused by power steering pump pulley resistance or the belt tensioner bearing. Try a visual check with motor running. Be careful of moving

...at again seized calipers or sticky guides

lexus engine bay squeals

can be idler pulleys /sep belt /any bearing driven unit off the serp belt
alternator /power steer pump/ air ...

power steering fluid once a year if not twice, is this normal? i doubt the power steering pump is breaking your belt. im going to assume youve been using defrost more since its getting colder outside.