Steering Coulmb stupid

[miamibob]

There is one issue not mentioned steering wheel squeeek. Turn the wheel and there is a squeky scraping sound. Ford had a special lube for the slip rings on the back of the wheel. Special in that it is a conductive lube/grease. From what I have learned so far one version was replaced by another which was then obsoleated. Some searching found what I believe to be a replacement. Ordered and waiting for deliverly

Yeah, my brother has that issue, to a minor extent, on his Topaz. I assume the steering wheel needs to come off to apply it??

[turbo2256b]

Might depend on the vehicle. I never reinstalled the collar right behind the wheel hope to be ablr to apply it this way. Removing the wheel would realy be the best way. I doubt much lube is needed. Too much and it might cause a bridge for current flow from one ring to another because it will conduct electrictricty.

[sly]

the problem with mine is the plastic collar rubbing on the shroud. of course, my shroud is slowly turning to dust.

[turbo2256b]

The coller shouldnt be rubbing on the shroud, its susposed to be attached to the steering column tilt mecinisum. It should move with the tilt but not with the wheel.

[sly]

just double checked... you're right... it's the steering wheel rubbing against that collar.