at startup the first time you turn the wheels they squeel but goes away after that, especially bad in the winter
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Asked by michaelallaces Jul 10, 2013 at 02:45 PM about the 2002 Dodge Stratus SE Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

The first time I turn the wheels after starting the car the front wheels squeel. Especially bad in the winter when the are almost impossible to turn but once turned the sqeal goes away.

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michaelallaces answered 10 years ago

I do get some belt squeal in the winter but I know I'm about due to replace my serpentine belt and that will cure the problem. The real squeal is at start up the first time you turn the wheels right or left they sqeal like a greased pig. After once though it goes away. Again mostly in the winter and they are hard to turn that first time but drives like a charm after that and you will never hear a thing. Sometimes I think it gets water freezing somewhere in the front end but did get an answer they thought it was the tie rod ends.

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michaelallaces answered 10 years ago

You could be right as I have thought it was something to do with the struts as I know dodges are famous for the bushings drying up and that is why I thought it might be getting water in there and freezing and that is why it only did it once in the morning and after the intial turn goes away. Just want to make sure I have all opinions before I take it in as I don't want to have somebody tell me it's the transaxle or something and soak me for a fortune. Thanks!

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