John, I think the horn would be a scraping/hissing noise if it's "off track". The bearing balls will be hard grinding and probably popping. Pull the steering wheel off. Your steering wheel should also have movement side to side/up and down if the bearing is that bad.

Grease is very thick in gear housing/box.

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