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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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When I turn my steering wheel I hear a noise in front lower part under dash. I remember a thread that showed a nylon bushing that you could oil to eliminate noise. I do not see where bushing is and I can not find thread that had info. Can someone help me out with this ?
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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There's a brief post under the tech tips:

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

The pic isn't very good but I think once you look under the dash you'll see what it shows.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Anyone have a better pic? I just started having this issue in the last week.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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I too have the creaking noise from my steering column. The picture in the link does not explain how to get to the part that needs to be lubricated. Any moe info?
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Does anyone have a better picture or description of how to lube this bearing? My 98 is making some noise but only when the car is moving slowly during parking maneuvers.
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Originally Posted by mathia
There's a brief post under the tech tips:

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

The pic isn't very good but I think once you look under the dash you'll see what it shows.
Yes I think it's the "donut" sensor for the steering wheel alignment...can't miss it when you look.
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How do you get to the dounut sensor? Is it visible from underneath the dash, or do you have to take parts off to get to it?
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How do you get to the dounut sensor? Is it visible from underneath the dash, or do you have to take parts off to get to it?
look under dash and down towards the floor at the end of the steering rod you'll see a white nylon donut looking sensor... no need to take it apart..
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sounds like some of you may have other issues... this was what helped me

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1899527
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