Steering wheel squeals!!!

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Aug 11, 2009 | 06:45 PM

#21

wdtiger

Instructor

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From: Anchorage AK

Same problem on my Y2k FRC.

Aug 11, 2009 | 06:56 PM

#22

SilentFright

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From: Arlington Texas, originally from San Angelo, TX

Same annoying a fu(k squeel here as well. It sounds like my steering wheel is farting on me

May 18, 2010 | 11:43 AM

#23

Milan

Safety Car

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From: Boise

Did anyone ever figure this out? I have the same problem too....sooo annoying

Jun 27, 2010 | 12:08 PM

#24

mosimann

Pro

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From: Kitty Hawk NC

No updates on this yet?

Mar 16, 2013 | 07:11 PM

#25

tbar1963

Pro

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From: Laurel MD

St. Jude Donor '08

Just started on my 02 Vert...very annoying...no new updates or pics????how to....

Mar 17, 2013 | 05:27 PM

#26

YLO Z06

Melting Slicks

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From: Houston, Texas FEAR THE BONES

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I have had some luck spraying WD40 on the steering column universal joint that is directly beneath the brake booster in the engine compartment. Easy to see if you lean over the brake booster and look below it, close to the firewall. It is a silver U-joint on the steering column. It is a real b*tch to get to from above, but luckily the WD40 sprays pretty far. I can get a small can of WD40 beneath the brake booster somewhat and then let it fly, soaking the U-joint. The noise will go away, but will return after a few days. I would rather spray it white lithium grease, but that does not travel nearly as far as the WD40, so my attempts have failed thus far. I am confident that U-joint is the culprit, as the noise completely disappears when I douse it with WD40, but it needs some heavier lubricant to really soak in and be a more permanent solution. I will keep trying to get at it. Maybe better access from underneath the car?