Steering question

[abelhands]

i have a 95 525i and i live in new york. unfortunately, the car sits out day and night, so it's being abused by the terrible wind and cold air. when i start the car, starts right up, and i usually let it warm up for about 3-5 mins, then when i try and turn the steering wheel to get out of the parking spot it makes a pretty big squeal and a lot of noise. anyone have this? anything i can do for it?

[wastedincome]

Check your PS fluid and the tension on the PS pump belt

[abelhands]

how do you check the belt?

[russiankid]

how do you check the belt?

Get under the car and check the tension between the crank pulley and power steering pulley. It should have about 3/4th" at most of flex in the belt. Just push on the belt with normal pressure. If you feel its to loose, your tensioner is shot.

[David325e]

If you lay under the car the pump is the one with the belt going to it that is towards the driver's side of the car. FYI.