I noticed it a few weeks ago, and it's progressed from there, but it's a weird feeling whenever I turn the wheel, almost like the rack and pinion is catching, also at the extremes of turning there's a slight squealing noise. This only happens right after I start the car, once it warms up, it's perfect. This leads me to believe it's a fluid problem, but I figured I'd post here in case it wasn't. So, if you have any insight, I'd love to hear it.

Thanks,
Clay

 

Tighten the belt

 

thanks! now, how would one go about doing that?

 

Take it to your mechanic, open wallet - job complete.
It could be time to replace them as well.

 

You will need to tighten the the idler pulley if it the main belt. There is a bolt on the front of it, once it it loose just a bit you can crank in down to take some slack out or the belt. If it is the PS belt its a little more in depth. A Haynes repair book from your local auto parts store will be GOOD help.