Steering column lubrication
10-29-09, 02:08 PM
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Steering column lubrication
Hi guys,
My steering column is starting to make funny noises when the seat memory function kicks in to bring everything back to its preset location.
Is this a regular lubrication point? Or does regular dealer maintenance service only lubricate as needed?
Any ideas on what I need to take apart and where to lub? Is this a lot of work -- self maintenance or bring it into the dealer?
I don't want this to get stuck -- already having issues with all 4 door locks.
Thanks!
My steering column is starting to make funny noises when the seat memory function kicks in to bring everything back to its preset location.
Is this a regular lubrication point? Or does regular dealer maintenance service only lubricate as needed?
Any ideas on what I need to take apart and where to lub? Is this a lot of work -- self maintenance or bring it into the dealer?
I don't want this to get stuck -- already having issues with all 4 door locks.
Thanks!
10-29-09, 02:23 PM
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There is a good writeup on this. You just take out the screws from the bottom of the cover. That exposes the screw (like a garage door screw drive). You buy some lube at the parts store (anything will do some use lithium, some use bearing grease). Then just lube that baby up like you didn't have a girlfriend for 3 years.
10-29-09, 02:28 PM
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There is a good writeup on this. You just take out the screws from the bottom of the cover. That exposes the screw (like a garage door screw drive). You buy some lube at the parts store (anything will do some use lithium, some use bearing grease). Then just lube that baby up like you didn't have a girlfriend for 3 years.
But this doesn't sound to bad - a few screws and a cover then lube. Is spray-on silicone lubricant good enough? Or should I go buy some grease?
Thanks!
10-29-09, 02:37 PM
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10-29-09, 02:39 PM
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BTW guys (who are in the same situation as me): I found something on this topic:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...djustment.html
I tore in to it and the noise appears to be gone, at least for now. going on 4 days now and no noise. I thought I would share what I did.
I removed the 3 screws on the plastic around the column. There is one under the column and 2 on the front (turn wheel 90deg both directions and you will see the screws). It took some work to get it around the joystick.
Once removed there were 3 places that moved. One large tube that adjusted the in and out and one small screw drive that did the up and down. I cleaned the greese off the large shaft and re loaded it with fresh white litium grease. I then removed the cover (2 small screws) that the small screw shaft goes in to. Cleaned out all grease and reloaded it. There was one other small gear that you will see that I also greased.
Worked it a few times and it doesn't make any noise. Also moves faster and smoother.
Hope that helps.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/per...djustment.html
I tore in to it and the noise appears to be gone, at least for now. going on 4 days now and no noise. I thought I would share what I did.
I removed the 3 screws on the plastic around the column. There is one under the column and 2 on the front (turn wheel 90deg both directions and you will see the screws). It took some work to get it around the joystick.
Once removed there were 3 places that moved. One large tube that adjusted the in and out and one small screw drive that did the up and down. I cleaned the greese off the large shaft and re loaded it with fresh white litium grease. I then removed the cover (2 small screws) that the small screw shaft goes in to. Cleaned out all grease and reloaded it. There was one other small gear that you will see that I also greased.
Worked it a few times and it doesn't make any noise. Also moves faster and smoother.
Hope that helps.
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10-31-09, 10:41 AM
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I'm just writing this up b/c when your date complains about how bad your steering squeaks every time you put in/take out your key, it's bad. I couldn't find a DIY so I did it myself and thought i'd contribute since our cars are getting 10 years old.
Please fix your car at your own risk!
1. go get some general purpose grease from Autozone or wherever. I got a big can for $3 and it says it's used by many Japanese cars...so I figured,
2. take off the 3 bolts thats holding the steering column cover. If you don't know where it's located or how to, just looking around the steering column. two are behind the steering wheel and you will have to turn it to get to it. Lightly take apart the bottom and top cover.
3. start greasing!!
and I recommend some plastic gloves also (like those 100pack for 5bucks one).
the red circle is one of the culprits
close up. grease around it.
Now, get underneath your steering column...and you should see this.
see that small metal part in the middle of the pic?
here's the close up of that middle metal part. grease where it's circled red.
real close up
Now, you're gonna have to "pack" the grease and tilt up/down as you grease to get the grease around that shaft. Do so until the sound goes away.
the finished product, tada
Please fix your car at your own risk!
1. go get some general purpose grease from Autozone or wherever. I got a big can for $3 and it says it's used by many Japanese cars...so I figured,
2. take off the 3 bolts thats holding the steering column cover. If you don't know where it's located or how to, just looking around the steering column. two are behind the steering wheel and you will have to turn it to get to it. Lightly take apart the bottom and top cover.
3. start greasing!!
and I recommend some plastic gloves also (like those 100pack for 5bucks one).
the red circle is one of the culprits
close up. grease around it.
Now, get underneath your steering column...and you should see this.
see that small metal part in the middle of the pic?
here's the close up of that middle metal part. grease where it's circled red.
real close up
Now, you're gonna have to "pack" the grease and tilt up/down as you grease to get the grease around that shaft. Do so until the sound goes away.
the finished product, tada
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