When turning steering wheel at a standstill, not for the full rotation but near the end of the wheel rotation, I hear a faint rubber sound that is definitely in the steering column. I checked the steering shaft spring on the engine side of the firewall and it is tight, maybe 1/32nd inch movement if that. No other known steering or suspension problems. I greased ball joints and all of the steering and suspension linkage. Everything's tight and the truck steers as straight as an arrow and rock solid. So, what could make a rubber squeak in the column? I appreciate any input, Thanks!

 

It might be the clock spring. It's plastic, but plastic can squeak, too. Mine sounds like it has dirt in it every once in a while.

 

Thanks so much for your reply 69HemiGTX, that gives me a starting point to focus on. Now I will go search how to get to the clock spring.

 

Glad to be of help. The clock spring is under the steering wheel, so you'll need a puller. If it's not bad, I'd leave it in place. I replaced mine to get rid of my air bag light. On my first drive after the fix, it sounded like it had dirt in it. It comes and goes, so oh well.