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Apr 1, 2008 | 01:35 PM

TimeCr0ss

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Noise from steering wheel

Lately, my steering wheel has started to make this low "moaning" noise when it is being turned. It is a bit embarrassing with a passenger in the car. Anyone else have this problem?

I'm guessing getting some WD-40 in there may help..

Apr 1, 2008 | 01:36 PM

IDM

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check to see if your powersteering fluid is low

Apr 1, 2008 | 01:37 PM

TimeCr0ss

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Quote:

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check to see if your powersteering fluid is low

The noise is coming from the wheel inside the passenger compartment.

Apr 1, 2008 | 01:39 PM

IDM

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hmm I misunderstood, I still really dont have a clear picture, maybe someone else can help

Apr 1, 2008 | 01:39 PM

1998whitecoupe-a4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TimeCr0ss

The noise is coming from the wheel inside the passenger compartment.

mine does the same thing - sounds like a goose honking.

WD - 40 would probably do it - but where do you put it?

Apr 1, 2008 | 01:44 PM

TimeCr0ss

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mine does the same thing - sounds like a goose honking.

WD - 40 would probably do it - but where do you put it?

Yes, you nailed it. I was thinking right behind the 1st joint (I think its right before the turn signal ****, etc.)

Apr 1, 2008 | 01:53 PM

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Apr 1, 2008 | 01:53 PM

1998whitecoupe-a4

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Yes, you nailed it. I was thinking right behind the 1st joint (I think its right before the turn signal ****, etc.)

anyone think spraying in there would be bad?

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Apr 1, 2008 | 01:55 PM

1998whitecoupe-a4

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https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=35&TopicID=1

not sure this is the problem as the noise is within the interior, but I could be wrong.

Apr 1, 2008 | 01:56 PM

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TimeCr0ss

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Quote:

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https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=35&TopicID=1

Thanks for the link. Is this for the inside of the passenger compartment?

Apr 1, 2008 | 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998whitecoupe-a4

not sure this is the problem as the noise is within the interior, but I could be wrong.

I thought the something until I put the grease where the tip shows. It stop the problem. Not sure if WD 40 will stop it. You need something a bit heavier in my opinion.

Apr 1, 2008 | 02:55 PM

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WD40 is not a lubricant. WD40 displaces moisture (the name means Water Displacement, and it was the 40th formulation). The tip calls for white lithium grease - which is available in a spray. The white lithium grease will last so you don't have to do this again soon.

Apr 1, 2008 | 04:24 PM

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Randy is da' man!

Apr 1, 2008 | 05:12 PM

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TimeCr0ss

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I'll pick up some grease on the way home today. I can't quite tell by the picture in the above link, but where is the lower bearing? Do I have to remove anything to get to it?