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Terrible squeak in steering column!

Old Apr 11, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Question Terrible squeak in steering column!

Terrible squeak in steering column!

How do I get rid of it? It happens within 180 degrees of straight ahead. I have tried silicone spray all over the steering column and still squeaks.

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Thanks, Mike
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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Probably the clockspring getting ready to fail.
You're probably still under warranty, let the dealer deal with it.
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Old Apr 11, 2004 | 07:13 PM
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I figured that as well. I already had it replaced at 35,000. I am now at 78,000.

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Old Apr 13, 2004 | 09:35 PM
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Found it...it was the transmission linkage.

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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 06:00 AM
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Marine, Just read this post. I have this problem as well. Did you grease the transmission linkage? What part of the transmission should I be looking at and what kind of grease did you use. Thanks. Mine just started at 64000 miles.
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Old Jul 14, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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Marine, Just read this post. I have this problem as well. Did you grease the transmission linkage? What part of the transmission should I be looking at and what kind of grease did you use. Thanks. Mine just started at 64000 miles.
Look for the shift rod that runs from the body to the transmission. This rod will connect to the steering column @ the body side & the valve body on the trans side. Lube both pivot joints (1 on each end) and the problem will most likely go away.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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It is back! I am going to try the lube on the shaft that MLR1 mentioned, then I will try the fuel line fix for it from J Body.
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