It's really annoying! How can I fix this?

 

Are you sure you're not just going too fast and it's actually the tires squealing when you turn the wheel?

 

My steering column also squeaks. Its very annoying...

 

 

I have that problem also

 

me too.

 

Mine squeaks when I'm going really slow. I think its the steering wheel sensor for the active handling that's going bad.

 

There is a post somewhere with pictures on where the grease the steering shaft to fix this. It is in front of the firewall, not inside the car.

 

The post is on Tech Tips but I cant access it any more

It involves lubricating the joint on the steering column. To get at it you need to pull the 4 screws on the drivers kick panel

 

I have seen this picture many times. I would rather see a detailed step-by-step write up. Hopefully, someone has fixed theirs by now!

 

 

 

 

That picture is kind of useless by itself.

 

I couldn't agree more! I too have seen the picture and post many times, and I too have the squeaky steering wheel issue. I went so far as to purchase the spray can of white lithium grease, I just need a better idea of where, and how it should be applied!!!

So, what do you say forum members, does anyone out there have better instructions on how to get this job done?

 

I'd like to know as well. My squeeking steering wheel is getting annoying, and I have no idea where or what to lubricate.

 

Sorry guys this is the one from the Tech Tip

Mine doesn't squeak

Best I can do and I've not seen anything better for the last 5 years

Document ID# 798048
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
Noise in Steering Column

Step


Action


Yes


No

1


Did you review the Steering Wheel and Column Description and perform the necessary inspections?


Go to Step 2


Go to Symptoms - Steering Wheel and Column

2


Verify that noise is present in the steering column during operation.

Is noise present in the steering column during operation?


Go to Step 3


System OK

3


Inspect the steering column components for looseness.

Is the steering column components loose?


Go to Step 10


Go to Step 4

4


Inspect the SIR/SRS coil for noise.

Is the SIR/SRS coil noisy?


Go to Step 11


Go to Step 5

5


Inspect the horn contact ring for lubrication.

Is the horn contact ring lubricated?


Go to Step 12


Go to Step 6

6


Inspect the lock plate retaining ring for the correct installation.

Is the lock plate retaining ring installed properly?


Go to Step 13


Go to Step 7

7


Inspect the shaft bearing for the following conditions:

* Damage
* Lubrication
* Wear
* Proper seating

Are the bearings in need of repair or replacement?


Go to Step 14


Go to Step 8

8


Inspect the spherical joint for lubrication.

Is the spherical joint lubricated?


Go to Step 15


Go to Step 9

9


Inspect the steering column coupling for looseness.

Is the steering column coupling loose?


Go to Step 16


Go to Step 3

10


Tighten the steering column components to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?


Go to Step 17


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11


Replace the SIR coil. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.

Did you complete the repair?


Go to Step 17


--

12


Lubricate the horn contact ring.

Did you complete the repair?


Go to Step 17


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13


Install the lock plate retaining ring properly.

Did you complete the repair?


Go to Step 17


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14


Repair the shaft bearings as necessary. Refer to Steering Shaft, Lower Bearing, and Jacket - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .

Did you complete the repair?


Go to Step 17


--

15


Lubricate the spherical joints.

Did you complete the repair?


Go to Step 17


--

16


Tighten the steering column coupling to specifications. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Did you complete the repair?


Go to Step 17


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17


Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?


System OK


Go to Step 3
Document ID# 798048
2002 Chevrolet Corvette

 

same problem here

 

Same problem on a 97, so you can rule out active handling sensor.

It sounds like plastic on plastic and it sounds like it's in the actually steering wheel, not down near the floor pan (tried greasing like picture but no dice).

 

One more.