Steering wheel squeaking

[jshatch]

Hi, I've looked around and haven't found any posts with what appears to be exactly my problem. I noticed a slight squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel when it's turned, doesn't matter how far, or if the truck is on or off. The posts I found suggested things from loose bolts in the steering column to low PS fluid. Well, it appears the noise is coming right from the base of the wheel, and if it happens when it is off I don't believe PS fluid has anything to do with it.

To make sure I describe it right, here's a video that shows it in action with the truck off and parked in my garage. https://photos.app.goo.gl/iHMRT4i9VRkYvk7JA

Any thoughts?

 

[crash68]

It's probably the clock spring. I probably wouldn't do anything about it unless the noise gets louder?? The airbag and steering wheel would have to be pulled to replace it.

 

[gbark80]

Listening to your video it almost sounds like something rubbing against rubber. Haven't looked, is there a boot where the column goes through the firewall?

 

[jshatch]

Listening to your video it almost sounds like something rubbing against rubber. Haven't looked, is there a boot where the column goes through the firewall?

No idea on that, the sound seems to be coming right from the base of the wheel though, not the firewall. I think I'll take it in to the dealer and let them fix it.

 

[zacbar]

No idea on that, the sound seems to be coming right from the base of the wheel though, not the firewall. I think I'll take it in to the dealer and let them fix it.

Let us know what the dealer says.

 

[Tone2222]

Hello there - I just saw your post and my truck has the exact same squeak you had in your Ram steering wheel. Can I ask what was needed to be fixed to get rid of the squeak? Thanks for any information or advice you might have.

 

[1999 White C5 Coupe]

Hello there - I just saw your post and my truck has the exact same squeak you had in your Ram steering wheel. Can I ask what was needed to be fixed to get rid of the squeak? Thanks for any information or advice you might have.

A common squeak point location is where the steering shaft passes through the rubber grommet on the firewall.

Use spray silicone (not other lubes such as WD-40 which can damage rubber) with a straw applicator to spray the area, then turn the wheel to spread the lubricant before it dries.

 

[Tone2222]

Well, I took my steering wheel air bag off to have a better look at where the rubbing sound was originating from and sure enough it was the clockspring. The center part of the clockspring that rotates was rubbing against the outter plastic housing of the clockspring and making the rubbing sound. So, I used a straw applicator to spray a little lithium grease in the crease where the sound was emanating from (from about the 9 oclock to the 1 oclock position on the clockspring). After putting it all back together I drove around all afternoon and the rubbing sound is now gone. I'll post again if the noise returns.