Q: Truck squealing when turning the wheel. 1988 Dodge W150

asked by on February 13, 2017

When making sharp turns or at a stand still when turning my wheel there is a loud squealing noise I have had issues with my steering and replaced my steering gear box but what could cause this squealing to occur and how do I fix it?
My car has an automatic transmission.

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