squish squish from steering wheel ?

[JCFL]

Hello,
Last year, I had to remove my Momo steering wheel in order to access signal light switch for homemade repair.

Using 101 projects, I was succesfull on the switch repair, but after completion of the project, I am left with this squish sound when I turn the steering wheel.

I have jacked up the front wheel to have a better chance at locating the source of the noise, but to no avail. Noise seems to be coming from a plastic part attached to steering column.

Do you have any ideas ? Thanks.

[Shadetree930]

I know exactly what this is (if your description is accurate).

You need to lube the horn contacts in the steering wheel hub. Use a di-electric grease. You can get that at Auto-Zone (usually in a little tub on the sales counter) for about a buck.

[JCFL]

Hi shadetree 930 - you wouldn't have a picture by any chance ?

Your explanation sounds accurate, because I was kind of doubting horn contact ring (plastic piece ) was part of the problem.

Thanks.

[Shadetree930]

No pic but it is self evident if you pull the steering wheel. Not sure what year you have but on the 87-89 seris you

1. Grab the center steering wheel pad solidly and pull towards you. It will pop off.
2. Mark the steering wheel post&nut to notate exactly where the wheel goes back on. This prevents a slanted steering wheel when driving down the road.
3. Remove the nut using a long socket.
4. Pull the wheel.
5. Apply grease.
6. Put it all back together.

Takes all of 10 minutes.

Now, I am going to do a search. I know there was a thread on this some time back.

Here ya go .... Post #10 has a pic.

930S steering wheel sounds... "scratchy"