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Old 10-22-10, 06:20 AM
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everytime i turn the steering wheel it makes a noise sorta like a squeaking noise not too sure what it is.....i also have power steering fluid in too so i no its not that....
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It's probably the grommet in the firewall. The steering shaft rubs on it and makes a squeaking noise. Get yourself some silicone lubricant, it's a bit hard to get down in there to apply however. Silicon spray will also work, but it won't last as long.
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Also, check the tension on the power steering belt. Belts tend to lose tension as it ages. A loose belt will make this squeaking sound. It's pretty simple to adjust the tension. If it's an older belt, put a new one in.
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Originally Posted by Lexus2000
It's probably the grommet in the firewall. The steering shaft rubs on it and makes a squeaking noise. Get yourself some silicone lubricant, it's a bit hard to get down in there to apply however. Silicon spray will also work, but it won't last as long.
+1. I had the same squeak issue (not a belt squeal) and lubricating that grommet fixed it...for now.
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Like Lexus2000 posted: check the grommet first. Just did that last week, fixed the squeak. No steering belt problem here.
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thanks alot guys i will try when i get home
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