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steering column noise V70-XC70 1998

posted by  someone claiming to be Tom E on  Mon Nov 12 07:18 CST 2001 [RELATED]

With the onset of cold weather, I now have a squeek or rubbing in the steering column during broad turns at low speeds, in both directions. Any idea how to correct this?







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    Re: steering column noise V70-XC70 1998

    posted by  someone claiming to be Bryan Goldberg on  Mon Nov 12 07:50 CST 2001 [RELATED]

    Tom,

    You have to lubricate the needle bearing at the base of the shaft where the boot covers the opening in the floor pan. If youi're willing to remove the shaft and contort yourself to do this, you will find the instruction in the Haynes manual.

    Otherwise, you should have the dealer or indy mechanic do this.

    Bryan







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      Re: steering column noise V70-XC70 1998

      posted by  someone claiming to be Tom E on  Mon Nov 12 10:12 CST 2001 [RELATED]

      I am contortable, and have Haynes; sounds like I'll be able to do this.

      Thanks!







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        Re: steering column noise V70-XC70 1998

        posted by  someone claiming to be bob on  Tue Nov 13 07:06 CST 2001 [RELATED]

        Before you start ripping things apart, lube the column where it basses through the rubber boot at the base. You don't have to take anything apart, and it only takes a minute. Very common problem. There is a steel piece of the column thet rotates with the column, and it passes through a rubber dust boot. Get some grease and a small brush. Coat the brush with grease and insert between the column and boot from under the dash, and liberally coat the column and boot with grease. This will probably solve your problem.







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          Re: steering column noise V70-XC70 1998

          posted by  someone claiming to be Tom E on  Mon Nov 19 06:10 CST 2001 [RELATED]

          Yes that was it!

          Thank you bob for saving me a lot of trouble!

          "A luxury car shouldn't squeek or rattle." - me

          (yes, I have ordered the ipd tailgate repair kit...)

          - Tom






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