Steering Column Lubrication?
06-29-2010, 10:38 AM
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I talked to my SA about this today, he said the lubrication in question is definitely different than the linkage joint. I decided in favor of letting them do the job, in the event they find an issue it would be covered under the CPO warranty. He also said that it is best to get this lubricated to prevent issues which make sense. He also said at their location they don't find many steering columns that need replaced, most just need lubricated. If I discover it does need replaced, I'll be sure to report back, otherwise no news is good news (other than one darn expensive lube job!)
06-29-2010, 11:05 AM
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remove the carpeted trim first. just slide it towards the rear of the car. it has clips on it.
remove several screws and wires to light and speaker.
inspect the joints for play.
spray a lubricant(wd40 etc) around the steering shaft and boot, where the shaft goes through the firewall. this is where the squeek typically comes from.
remove several screws and wires to light and speaker.
inspect the joints for play.
spray a lubricant(wd40 etc) around the steering shaft and boot, where the shaft goes through the firewall. this is where the squeek typically comes from.
06-30-2010, 07:25 PM
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remove the carpeted trim first. just slide it towards the rear of the car. it has clips on it.
Attachment 108628
remove several screws and wires to light and speaker.
Attachment 108629
inspect the joints for play.
Attachment 108627
spray a lubricant(wd40 etc) around the steering shaft and boot, where the shaft goes through the firewall. this is where the squeek typically comes from.
Attachment 108625
Attachment 108628
remove several screws and wires to light and speaker.
Attachment 108629
inspect the joints for play.
Attachment 108627
spray a lubricant(wd40 etc) around the steering shaft and boot, where the shaft goes through the firewall. this is where the squeek typically comes from.
Attachment 108625
06-30-2010, 10:01 PM
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remove the carpeted trim first. just slide it towards the rear of the car. it has clips on it.
Attachment 108628
remove several screws and wires to light and speaker.
Attachment 108629
inspect the joints for play.
Attachment 108627
spray a lubricant(wd40 etc) around the steering shaft and boot, where the shaft goes through the firewall. this is where the squeek typically comes from.
Attachment 108625
Attachment 108628
remove several screws and wires to light and speaker.
Attachment 108629
inspect the joints for play.
Attachment 108627
spray a lubricant(wd40 etc) around the steering shaft and boot, where the shaft goes through the firewall. this is where the squeek typically comes from.
Attachment 108625
07-07-2010, 10:49 AM
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Great write up w/ nice pics!
My steering column just made squeeking noise after it's been raining hard for the past few days.
Time to do this for my car!
My steering column just made squeeking noise after it's been raining hard for the past few days.
Time to do this for my car!
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