Steering wheel squeak

naknight22 · Sun, Jun-13-2010, 05:30:07 PM

Like it says, I have a very loud very annoying squeak in my steering wheel when I turn. Its an on and off thing and seems to occur more when its humid. But is there any fix for it? It is driving me nuts to the point I dont want to drive the car when its like that.

Zoomzoom951 · Sun, Jun-13-2010, 07:12:38 PM

I had a similar squeak when i bought my car 4 years ago. I sprayed some wd 40 on the bearing under the car (the one that is on the steering column) and its been quiet ever since.

sivikvtec · Sun, Jun-13-2010, 07:16:26 PM

search.

go to a bicycle store and buy a product called Tri Flow

propchef · Sun, Jun-13-2010, 10:21:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sivikvtec

search.

go to a bicycle store and buy a product called Tri Flow

+1 on the Tri-Flow. Since it's basically a "dry" product, it doesn't attract dust and dirt.

Diesel///M3 · Wed, Nov-23-2011, 01:34:13 AM

Just noticed that tri flow comes in like 14 varieties. Any recommendation as to which version to get for lubing both steering wheel bearings?

97_4dr_5spd_m3 · Wed, Nov-23-2011, 03:30:20 AM

Whatever the variety that they use for bicycle applications.

FYI, the noise may not be the bearing. I had this same noise and it ended up being the slip ring. The only way that I was able to get the noise to disappear was when I replaced my steering wheel.

Diesel///M3 · Wed, Nov-23-2011, 12:16:11 PM

Probably best just to replace #2-#5 on the column parts list all at once. Thats my next step.

vmbray · Wed, Nov-23-2011, 02:19:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diesel///M3

Probably best just to replace #2-#5 on the column parts list all at once. Thats my next step.

Yup. Don't have the diagram in front of me, but I did the triflo and it will stop the squeak. That said, after refreshing the throttle cable and shift bushings I'm thinking the steering would feel a lot better with a refresh. Also see the steering guibo DIY that was just posted.

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B329iC · Wed, Nov-23-2011, 03:32:48 PM

This seems to be a common problem with the E36 body. The best wright up I have seen is this one: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=245961
Not a hard fix.

naknight22 · Wed, Nov-23-2011, 05:15:14 PM

Just saw this got brought up again. Turns out the problem was the slip ring in the steering wheel. Fixed it, not a squeak since!

Sun, Jun-13-2010, 05:30:07 PM	#1
naknight22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 172 Reputation: 0 Location: Boston	Steering wheel squeak Like it says, I have a very loud very annoying squeak in my steering wheel when I turn. Its an on and off thing and seems to occur more when its humid. But is there any fix for it? It is driving me nuts to the point I dont want to drive the car when its like that. __________________ 95 Hellrot, Fan Delete, Bilisteins, H&R Springs, 18" BBS RCs, Turner Chip, Dinan CAI, UUC RSC36 Exhaust, ZKW headlights

Wed, Nov-23-2011, 03:30:20 AM	#6
97_4dr_5spd_m3 Old College Kid Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 4,998 In the garage: '13 BMW 550i M-sport '08 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER '97 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Auburn, MA	Whatever the variety that they use for bicycle applications. FYI, the noise may not be the bearing. I had this same noise and it ended up being the slip ring. The only way that I was able to get the noise to disappear was when I replaced my steering wheel. __________________

Wed, Nov-23-2011, 12:16:11 PM	#7
Diesel///M3 Oh no you d'nt! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 901 Reputation: 0 Location: Buffalo, NY	Re: Steering wheel squeak Probably best just to replace #2-#5 on the column parts list all at once. Thats my next step. __________________ "Its not who we are underneath, but what we do that defines us." -Jay Upgrades: AA Gen III, AA track pipe, AA tune, H&R Sports, blown Bilsteins, TMS aluminum RSMs, UUC tranny mounts(red), UUC sways, TMS RTABs, M50, CAI, 10mm front spacers, X-brace, Brembo/Hawk, SS brake lines, ltw flywheel/JB clutch, CDV delete, Alpine HU Coming soon: Powerflex subframe bushings, RE RSMs, UUC RTABS, Koni's, AA diff support bracket, new diff mounts, AA 3.5" CAI, Euro 3.5" HFM, Bimmerworld 3.5'-3" elbow, UUC SSK/DSSR, 140a alternator, 6000K HID heads and fogs...

Wed, Nov-23-2011, 03:32:48 PM	#9
B329iC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 124 Reputation: 0 Location: Miamisburg	Re: Steering wheel squeak This seems to be a common problem with the E36 body. The best wright up I have seen is this one: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=245961 Not a hard fix.

Wed, Nov-23-2011, 05:15:14 PM	#10
naknight22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 172 Reputation: 0 Location: Boston	Re: Steering wheel squeak Just saw this got brought up again. Turns out the problem was the slip ring in the steering wheel. Fixed it, not a squeak since! __________________ 95 Hellrot, Fan Delete, Bilisteins, H&R Springs, 18" BBS RCs, Turner Chip, Dinan CAI, UUC RSC36 Exhaust, ZKW headlights

Sun, Jun-13-2010, 07:12:38 PM	#2
Zoomzoom951 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,136 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester	I had a similar squeak when i bought my car 4 years ago. I sprayed some wd 40 on the bearing under the car (the one that is on the steering column) and its been quiet ever since. __________________

Sun, Jun-13-2010, 07:16:26 PM	#3
sivikvtec Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 799 Reputation: 0 Location: Orange County	search. go to a bicycle store and buy a product called Tri Flow

Wed, Nov-23-2011, 01:34:13 AM	#5
Diesel///M3 Oh no you d'nt! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 901 Reputation: 0 Location: Buffalo, NY	Re: Steering wheel squeak Just noticed that tri flow comes in like 14 varieties. Any recommendation as to which version to get for lubing both steering wheel bearings? __________________ "Its not who we are underneath, but what we do that defines us." -Jay Upgrades: AA Gen III, AA track pipe, AA tune, H&R Sports, blown Bilsteins, TMS aluminum RSMs, UUC tranny mounts(red), UUC sways, TMS RTABs, M50, CAI, 10mm front spacers, X-brace, Brembo/Hawk, SS brake lines, ltw flywheel/JB clutch, CDV delete, Alpine HU Coming soon: Powerflex subframe bushings, RE RSMs, UUC RTABS, Koni's, AA diff support bracket, new diff mounts, AA 3.5" CAI, Euro 3.5" HFM, Bimmerworld 3.5'-3" elbow, UUC SSK/DSSR, 140a alternator, 6000K HID heads and fogs...

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