Steering Wheel- Squeak When Turning

Group
CHASSIS


Number
92-50-002


Date
JULY, 1992


Model
1992 SONATA



Subject
SQUEAK WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL



Some 1992 Sonatas may exhibit a squeak when turning the steering wheel. This squeak could be caused by a dry bushing on the lower steering column joint assembly.

This bushing is a two piece bushing held around the steering column by the dust cover.

PROCEDURE:

1. Pull back the carpet and remove the bushing (this can be done from inside the vehicle with your fingers).
NOTE:
Place a rag over the carpet to help keep any lubricant off of the carpet.

2. Remove the existing lubricant from the bushing and steering column.
NOTE:
Make sure that no lubricant comes in contact with the carpet.





3. Pack both halves of the bushing with a lithium lubricant (such as 3M # 8915) and reinstall the bushing on the steering column and insert into the dust cover.
NOTE:
Make sure that no lubricant comes in contact with the carpet.

4. Wipe the excess lithium lubricant from the steering column and bushing and then replace the carpet.






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