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Old Sep 25, 2019 | 11:39 AM
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Question Noise Coming From Steering Column

Lately my truck has been making a noise directly behind the steering wheel, right inside the steering column. It sounds like 2 small pieces of metal rubbing against each other creating a sqeauking/grinding sound. And no it is not coming from the front suspension/steering, as I had replaced everything in it. I have the 1995 Ford XLT steering wheel as well.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2019 | 06:39 PM
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Sounds like the steering bearings are going bad.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2019 | 07:51 PM
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Fordication is correct. The bearing housing and it's ***** have parted ways.

Not hard to replace just time consuming. I elected to replace the whole column in my sons 95' Bronco. It takes about an hour just be careful of the gearshift indicator. It's spring loaded and has a tendency to slip out of your fingers.. I paid $150.00 for a whole column with the multi-function switch.
 

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Bearings are not that hard to change out. There are 2 of them in the steering wheel. Upper and lower. It is a bit time consuming but there are videos all over the internet now on how to do it and what tools you will need. It also does not cost much.

 
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