Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SRH916 · 03-11-2008, 11:36 PM

So, I am not exactly sure what is going on, but when I turn the wheel when I'm going slow, or not moving something squeaks pretty loud, and it gets hard to turn the wheel. It didn't do it before, but it was kind of sitting for just a little while. Anyone have any ideas? Can't figure it out, wether its a belt, low on P.S. fluid? Not as proficient with suspension and steering as I should be.

Even if its just an idea, post a reply. If noone is sure I would like to make a "checklist" anyways.

Thanks in advance,

Jared

slash crashley · 03-11-2008, 11:58 PM

i had a constant squeak in my honda civic with a grant after market wheel. (armstrong steering) i happened to pick up some lithium grease for my trans linkage and put a squirt in the hub housing area of the steering wheel. it cured it immediately and hasn't made the slightest squeak since.

eventually all moving parts get dried out or get a build-up of crud in there. give it blast with lithium grease and see if it helps.

SRH916 · 03-12-2008, 01:53 AM

Oh, the squeaking is somewhere outside the cab. Only things I could think is somewhere in the steering pump, belts, or something else out there. I really am not sure though.

Thanks,

Jared

1984Silverado4x4 · 03-12-2008, 04:41 AM

My brothers truck had a loud squeaking noise but it would squeal constantly while you were driving it and if you were sitting still it was very hard to turn the wheel.

We put a new belt on and it worked perfect

SRH916 · 03-12-2008, 04:48 AM

Thanks, I will go check the belts soon.

89 crew · 03-12-2008, 10:42 AM

The only other options I can think of is dry tie rods, and ball joints, but they wouldn't be very loud. If it happened only when moving it could be wheel bearings. A belt is the most likely problem based on description.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-12-2008, 09:04 PM

belt check the fluid level and if all else fails get a buddy to turn the wheel while you isloate it it could be the pump gone bad too

SRH916 · 03-12-2008, 09:28 PM

found the "problem"... my friend is a dumb*** he completely removed the bolt that holds my power steering pump in place... so now I can't get the bolt back in... I hope its not stripped

Any tips to getting these bolts back in. Chevy seems to be notorious for this

Well, I have to try to get the bolt back in when I get home... I was working at it for about an hour yesterday :\ Any tips?

86 GMG · 03-12-2008, 09:33 PM

Loosen Other Mounting Bolts And Try To Insert The Bolt Not In It Know It May Just Need A Little Play To Go In Square Good Luck

SRH916 · 03-12-2008, 09:38 PM

it goes in really crooked, I think my friend may have stripped it trying to force it

**old Rusty C10** · 03-13-2008, 06:02 AM

well then retap the bolt

SRH916 · 03-13-2008, 10:48 AM

Can I use a helicoil kit?

Russell · 03-13-2008, 11:42 AM

Yep, that'd work very nicely

Mickey_D · 03-13-2008, 01:03 PM

When you loosened up the pump to try and get the bolt back in, did you take the belt off? If not, that'll make it ten times harder to get the bolt back in.

Get the bolt in, then reposition the pump so you can put the belt back on, tension the belt, then tighten all the bolts back up.

03-11-2008, 11:36 PM	#1
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? So, I am not exactly sure what is going on, but when I turn the wheel when I'm going slow, or not moving something squeaks pretty loud, and it gets hard to turn the wheel. It didn't do it before, but it was kind of sitting for just a little while. Anyone have any ideas? Can't figure it out, wether its a belt, low on P.S. fluid? Not as proficient with suspension and steering as I should be. Even if its just an idea, post a reply. If noone is sure I would like to make a "checklist" anyways. Thanks in advance, Jared __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-11-2008, 11:58 PM	#2
slash crashley lucky knuckles Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: orlando, florida Posts: 124	3 cheers for white lithium grease. i had a constant squeak in my honda civic with a grant after market wheel. (armstrong steering) i happened to pick up some lithium grease for my trans linkage and put a squirt in the hub housing area of the steering wheel. it cured it immediately and hasn't made the slightest squeak since. eventually all moving parts get dried out or get a build-up of crud in there. give it blast with lithium grease and see if it helps.

03-12-2008, 01:53 AM	#3
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? Oh, the squeaking is somewhere outside the cab. Only things I could think is somewhere in the steering pump, belts, or something else out there. I really am not sure though. Thanks, Jared __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-12-2008, 04:41 AM	#4
1984Silverado4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mount Horeb WI Posts: 179	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? My brothers truck had a loud squeaking noise but it would squeal constantly while you were driving it and if you were sitting still it was very hard to turn the wheel. We put a new belt on and it worked perfect __________________ Its no disgrace being poor. Its just inconvenient.

03-12-2008, 04:48 AM	#5
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? Thanks, I will go check the belts soon. __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-12-2008, 10:42 AM	#6
89 crew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 865	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? The only other options I can think of is dry tie rods, and ball joints, but they wouldn't be very loud. If it happened only when moving it could be wheel bearings. A belt is the most likely problem based on description.

03-12-2008, 09:04 PM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? belt check the fluid level and if all else fails get a buddy to turn the wheel while you isloate it it could be the pump gone bad too __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-12-2008, 09:28 PM	#8
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? found the "problem"... my friend is a dumb*** he completely removed the bolt that holds my power steering pump in place... so now I can't get the bolt back in... I hope its not stripped Any tips to getting these bolts back in. Chevy seems to be notorious for this Well, I have to try to get the bolt back in when I get home... I was working at it for about an hour yesterday :\ Any tips? __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-12-2008, 09:33 PM	#9
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? Loosen Other Mounting Bolts And Try To Insert The Bolt Not In It Know It May Just Need A Little Play To Go In Square Good Luck __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money

03-12-2008, 09:38 PM	#10
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? it goes in really crooked, I think my friend may have stripped it trying to force it __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-13-2008, 06:02 AM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? well then retap the bolt __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-13-2008, 10:48 AM	#12
SRH916 1975 C-10 Silverado LWB Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 326	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? Can I use a helicoil kit? __________________ 1975 LWB C-10 Silverado - Stock - "BIG 10" - 4 Bolt 350 "Brand new" 1200mi - THM-375 "Brand new w/trans cooler" 5000mi 1995 Ford Lightning - Bone Stock - 351W - Vortech??

03-13-2008, 11:42 AM	#13
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? Yep, that'd work very nicely __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

03-13-2008, 01:03 PM	#14
Mickey_D Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mormon country Posts: 2,484	Re: Squeaking somewhere in the steering??? When you loosened up the pump to try and get the bolt back in, did you take the belt off? If not, that'll make it ten times harder to get the bolt back in. Get the bolt in, then reposition the pump so you can put the belt back on, tension the belt, then tighten all the bolts back up. __________________ Darrin 1955 Willys CJ-5 all original and the oldest CJ-5 on the road. 2001 Dodge Neon (wife's car) 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition SOLD 1981 K15 Custom Deluxe 4X4, rusty but trusty wood hauler. SOLD 1993 S-10 4X4 Tahoe SOLD Sign up with the Contact List RIP ESLL



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