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E36 M3 (1992-1999) {Euro - S50 B32 321hp @ 7400 rpm} {U.S. - S52 B32 240 hp @ 6000 rpm} Total Produced: 71,212 - Years Produced: 1992 to 1999 |
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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.
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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.
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go to a bicycle store and buy a product called Tri Flow |
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Just noticed that tri flow comes in like 14 varieties. Any recommendation as to which version to get for lubing both steering wheel bearings?
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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. ![]()
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Probably best just to replace #2-#5 on the column parts list all at once. Thats my next step.
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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
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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!
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