2005 Toyota Camry engine squeal

[smokey30725]

My wife drives a 2005 Toyota Camry with the 24V V6 motor. I inherited it from my grandmother when she passed and the car only has 91K miles on it. It's developed a bad squeal when you crank it up and when you turn on the air or heat. I'm not sure where to start checking. I know there are two belts on it and it appears that the power steering pump is leaking a bit. There is a wobble in the steering wheel until you get to about 20 mph. Any thoughts on where to start? It's the family vehicle, so I want to make sure it stays in excellent condition.

 

[Gimli2]

Classic drive belt squeal. At nearly 15 years old it’s time to replace the drive belts and hoses anyway. Most likely that will take care of it.

 

[StuP]

If the PS pump is leaking, go ahead and change it when you do the belts. It's not going to get any better.

 

[potenza]

Replace all belts, Nd check tensioner [replace anyway] , ps leak should be addressed, can catch fire, and get belts wet with oil, making them need again to Be replaced
PS leak More than likely a hose not the pump. More common.

wobble , tires, bent wheel or hub bearings, check in that order

 

[ne ga pappy]

wobble tires, bent wheel or hub bearings, check in that order

Or a broken belt on one of the front drive tires

 

[roundhouse]

Replace the tires
Might want to replace the brake pads
Even though they look fine , the pad material degrades with age just like the tires

The squeal is a loose belt
It’s time to replace all the belts and all the hoses , even if they look fine

Also time to replace the coolant and replace all the brake fluid