Help with 850 squeaky steering

Discussion in 'Volvo 850' started by caaron, Jul 12, 2005.

  1. caaron

    caaron Guest

    I have a 94 850 wagon (non turbo) that squeaks when I turn the steering
    wheel. It is the kind of squeak you get when you rub polystyrene foam
    against itself. Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this and how
    to rectify the problem?

    Thanks,

    Chuck
     
    caaron, Jul 12, 2005
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  2. Do you have arthritis? ;)

    Sorry, I don't have anything constructive to say. My guess would be the
    turn signal mechanism. Does it matter what position the turn signal
    lever is in.
     
    Stephen Henning, Jul 12, 2005
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  3. caaron

    Bev A. Kupf Guest

    I've had this squeaking, but in a 760. In that case it was the
    SRS contact reel.

    Beverly
     
    Bev A. Kupf, Jul 12, 2005
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  4. caaron

    caaron Guest

    Well I listened again today and it may actually be the dashpad, instrument
    cluster, or area around the steering wheel. Whenever there is movement on
    any of those I hear the sound...

    Chuck
     
    caaron, Jul 12, 2005
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  5. caaron

    Peete Guest

    Peete, Jul 13, 2005
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  6. caaron

    caaron Guest

    Thanks for the link. After reading through it I think my problem is
    actually in the dash/instrument cluster, which was removed a few months ago
    to replace the A/C evaporator and heater core. The squeaking noise started
    then, so I think that may be the source of the noise.

    Chuck
     
    caaron, Jul 13, 2005
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  7. caaron

    Jabber Guest

    If you look under the boot covering the steering wheel tie rod just
    before it goes through the floorpan you will see a white nylon disc.
    This disc gets dirty and the lithium grease wears away. This was the
    source of my steering wheel groaning. Just pry the boot down below the
    disc to remove it. Regrease and replace. All should be good.

    Jordan.
     
    Jabber, Jul 14, 2005
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  8. caaron

    caaron Guest

    OK, thanks--I'll give that a shot.

    Chuck

     
    caaron, Jul 14, 2005
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