Belt making annoying whining noise

2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
70,800 MILES
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CDO234
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Hi, I have a 2006 chevy monte carlo lt with a 3.5l six cylinder engine. Over the past several months there has been this whining sound coming from either the serpentine belt or the power steering pump. I had the belt replaced about a month ago because it kept slipping when I would turn the wheel too far and had hoped that wouldve solved my problem but now my new belt is already starting to slip also. I had just recently gotten the rack and pinion replaced because it was blown and was leaking fluid, this was my second one in 2 years. This made it smoother to steer but the whine is still there but is very quiet now. Could someone please help me?
Jul 29, 2012 at 5:14 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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It is probably the power steering pump. Relieve pressure on belt and see if there is anay play in the pulley.
Jul 29, 2012 at 5:25 AM
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CDO234
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I had a feeling that my pump was going bad again. I just needed a second opinion. Do you think this would explain the belt slippage as well?
Jul 30, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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If the belt is slipping you might want to look into the belt tensioner and make sure that it is providing enough tension.
Aug 9, 2012 at 3:37 PM