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*Zilverado* · 01-15-2003, 05:57 PM

So this is just a little annoying and would love to get rid of it. I have a little squeek in the steering column. It is near the top (steering wheel) and squeeks when I turn. A realize this could be a whole host of things, but I thought I'd just throw it out there to see if anyone else has experienced something similar.

BTW - its a tilt column.

Thanks for your thoughts.

pkbinplano · 01-15-2003, 10:20 PM

Pull your steering wheel off, lube everything and then put a custom wheel back on ! Tell your wife your steering wheel went out and you had to get another one.

79BIG10 · 01-16-2003, 01:54 AM

Sounds like the horn ring maybe be rubbing. Easy fix. For instructions on tearing down and replacing back look here http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html

79Silv4x4 · 01-16-2003, 02:49 AM

Mine squeaks too, but hopefully I can fix that when I tighten up the tilt.

apstguy · 01-17-2003, 12:31 AM

Mine sweaks bad too. Unfortunately, the screws kept coming out (scary isn't it? Try to turn too fast and.. oops! there goes the steering wheel) so I put some threadlocker in it. I'm just going to live with it for now. {BTW you should hear our 99 Tahoe... it is VERY loud and "farts". We have tried getting the dealership to fix it... several times... but that was a fiasco and a half.}

I had to install the adaptor kit upside down for the wheel to be properly alligned. (when I got the truck the steering wheel was 30 degrees right while the truck was going straight) This is what I think is causing my problem. Check the screws holding the adaptor on & tighten them down. Think about putting threadlocker on them too. It could also be the trim under the adaptor. Make sure it isn't bent or dented.

01-15-2003, 05:57 PM	#1
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Squeeky Column - Suggestions? So this is just a little annoying and would love to get rid of it. I have a little squeek in the steering column. It is near the top (steering wheel) and squeeks when I turn. A realize this could be a whole host of things, but I thought I'd just throw it out there to see if anyone else has experienced something similar. BTW - its a tilt column. Thanks for your thoughts.

01-15-2003, 10:20 PM	#2
pkbinplano pkbinplano Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 370	Pull your steering wheel off, lube everything and then put a custom wheel back on ! Tell your wife your steering wheel went out and you had to get another one. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/...7496&members=1 84 chevy silverado aka The Bananna Boat

01-16-2003, 01:54 AM	#3
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Sounds like the horn ring maybe be rubbing. Easy fix. For instructions on tearing down and replacing back look here http://home.t-online.de/home/O_Scholz/steering.html __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-16-2003, 02:49 AM	#4
79Silv4x4 Workaholic Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 1,589	Mine squeaks too, but hopefully I can fix that when I tighten up the tilt. __________________ 1979 K-10 Silverado (work in progress) 1991 V1500 Subruban 1999 Suburban LT 4x4 2006 Suburban LTZ (daily driver)

01-17-2003, 12:31 AM	#5
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Mine sweaks bad too. Unfortunately, the screws kept coming out (scary isn't it? Try to turn too fast and.. oops! there goes the steering wheel) so I put some threadlocker in it. I'm just going to live with it for now. {BTW you should hear our 99 Tahoe... it is VERY loud and "farts". We have tried getting the dealership to fix it... several times... but that was a fiasco and a half.} I had to install the adaptor kit upside down for the wheel to be properly alligned. (when I got the truck the steering wheel was 30 degrees right while the truck was going straight) This is what I think is causing my problem. Check the screws holding the adaptor on & tighten them down. Think about putting threadlocker on them too. It could also be the trim under the adaptor. Make sure it isn't bent or dented. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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