Squeak is driving me CRAZY!

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Apr 29, 2005 | 12:37 AM

Panzermitch

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Squeak is driving me CRAZY!

Guys, I've been chasing an annoying squeak in the steering column on my '76 F-250. I've read here before that some squeaks originate just under the steering wheel. I pulled it and lubed the contact point. (My horn is a button on the dash, so no need for the contact ring.) Then I applied military grade CLP, (Cleaner Lubricant Preservative) around the opening where the shaft emerges. I worked the column left and right many times, lubing as I went along. Even after all of that I still have a fingernails on the blackboard squeak. Any ideas? All help appreciated! Mitch

Apr 29, 2005 | 01:52 AM

deisele75

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If the sweek is really that bad you probably have some worn out internals. The easiest fix would probably be to get another steering column.

Apr 29, 2005 | 10:04 PM

tjay460

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I don't know if the 76 is the same but in the 78 there is a small ball bearing and snap ring under the turn signal switch assy. that supports the steering shaft. Maybe the bearing is dry or failed. The bearing in mine is only open to the bottom side and thus spray lube from the top would not reach it. Mine is also an automatic if that matters.
Just my 2c

May 8, 2005 | 08:06 PM

Panzermitch

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Thanks guys for the tips!

I appreciate both feedbacks. I'll be looking for the snap ring and bearing, and if that doesn't fix the problem, I'll replace the $%@$@#$ steering column.

Again, Thanks guys!
Panzer

May 8, 2005 | 08:34 PM

7fords

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From: savanna il

check the steering column mounting bolts. i had a squeek that i thought was in my column but traced to the bolts

May 8, 2005 | 08:53 PM

Mil1ion

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You would be better off squeezing some graphite grease in that bearing.

The bearing case is so tight allowances,reg grease will never work it's way in.