Squeaky Steering Column

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

When I turn the wheel it makes a squeaking sound, and occasionally a metallic grating sound. Does it need lubricating somewhere on the column ?

 

If so, what should I use ?

[pug_ham 243 3 Cars]

Is the noise inside or outside the car?

 

There are bearings in the column below the stalks but there is also the two u/j's & suspension top mount bearings can can dry out & start sqeaking.

 

Graham.

[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

Try loosening off the 4 bolts concealed under the lower dash plastic, pull the wheel towards you then do the bolts back up.

 

I had a similar problem and it solved it

[lemmingzappa 75 1 Cars]

Is the noise inside or outside the car?

 

The sound is inside the car.

[pug_ham 243 3 Cars]

The sound is inside the car.

You have a choice of the bearings inside the column or the u/j at the bottom of it where it connects to the intermediate shaft inside the car.

 

Graham.