Why is my steering wheel squeaky?
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Yes, I meant the tilt steering. I'm glad that can be ruled out. I first noticed the squeak last winter and it has been rare these last few warm months. Given that the dust seal was damaged and the steering gear wasn't leaking then I'd have to say body on frame alignment is probably the culprit. I'll have to investigate. Thanks.
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Mine does it when the power steering fluid is low.
I did this to mine and I can see into the engine compartment! There's a gap between the column and the firewall...should there be some sort of seal around it?
Yes there is a dust seal where the shaft goes through firewall. They wear out over time and aren't too bad to replace.
I would bet money you'll fix it that way. Very common. Does it sound like a tiny piece of metal being dragged over another piece of metal?
Then, that's it.
i am happy to report that post #8 was the exact fix. took less than 10 minutes to do. thanks. now i can turn my wheel in peace.
See? I (belatedly) told you so.
I didn't read to the end of the thread. Hence my joke about belatedly telling him so.
I would live with it if I were you - A pain in the a.... to fix. I think that you will find that it comes and goes. Mine does anyway.
It's an easy fix either way. If the noise is coming from the steering wheel, it's either the horn contacts or the clock spring depending on whether its a 91-94 or 95-96 respectively. If it's a 91-94 remove the cover as explained earlier in this thread and grease stuff. If it's a 95-97 buy a new clock spring (It only takes $$$) take the wheel off, and replace the clock spring. (There is an airbag involved in this one so be careful and understand the air bag removal procedures.)
I think what you meant is cold temperatures makes things contract. Heat makes them expand. Not the other way around.
I had a old Range Rover that had the same problem and it was a plastic bushing on the shaft near the firewall on the inside of the footwell. I applied a small amount of WD-40 and the problem went away.
I had a old Range Rover that had the same problem and it was a plastic bushing on the shaft near the firewall on the inside of the footwell. I applied a small amount of WD-40 and the problem went away.
Greetings all.
So, what if you have a ‘96, but without the airbag or cruise control? Still the clock spring, or is that only in the airbag models?
Edit: found a video showing disassembly of the non-airbag steering wheel. Does not look like a clock spring is involved, just a simple wire connect for the horn. Will investigate the seals further down for squeaking issue.
Edit 2: Fixed my squeak with a little dialectic grease on the copper horn circle behind the steering wheel (three pronged-steering wheel, no airbag). I found the easiest way to get to it was to actually remove the steering wheel rather than the plastic cowling behind it. Just don't forget to plug your horn back in
Cheers
So, what if you have a ‘96, but without the airbag or cruise control? Still the clock spring, or is that only in the airbag models?
Edit: found a video showing disassembly of the non-airbag steering wheel. Does not look like a clock spring is involved, just a simple wire connect for the horn. Will investigate the seals further down for squeaking issue.
Edit 2: Fixed my squeak with a little dialectic grease on the copper horn circle behind the steering wheel (three pronged-steering wheel, no airbag). I found the easiest way to get to it was to actually remove the steering wheel rather than the plastic cowling behind it. Just don't forget to plug your horn back in
Cheers
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