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'01 Montero XLS (steering wheel squeak)???

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Old 04-30-2007, 05:10 PM
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Default '01 Montero XLS (steering wheel squeak)???

Hello all, 97K miles now, when I turn my steering wheel at slow speeds, I hear a squeak, almost like rubber rubbing against rubber.... is there somebushing orsomethingjust behind the wheel? Will asquirt ofsome lube make it dissapear?

Thanks in advance!!
 
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Old 04-30-2007, 05:23 PM
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Default RE: '01 Montero XLS (steering wheel squeak)???

I have this occuring on my 02 Sport as well, maybe an easy fix?
 
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Old 04-30-2007, 08:27 PM
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Default RE: '01 Montero XLS (steering wheel squeak)???

its the rubber boot at the firewall, in which the steering shaft goes through.

push it down a bit, and spray the shaft with some WD-40 (or the like).
 
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Old 05-03-2007, 10:30 AM
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I fugured as much- I'll give it a try, thanks Manybrews!
 
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Old 05-09-2007, 01:27 PM
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Yep! That fixed it! Sprayed some oil around the boot and it took care of the problem - wow cheap fix, thanks!
 
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