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Getting a small squeak when I turn the wheel and wonder if it can be lubricated or is replacement the only option?


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What truck are we talking about?
If it's an AD, the steering shaft upper bearing is a bushing with a brass flanged insert to take up the play. I don't think it would hurt to put a little oil in there if it's squeaking. Here's a picture of it. As you can see, mine was a little oily when I took it apart.
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Kevin
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Couldn't it also be the horn contact? My makes a noise also and I've assumed that's what it was.


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It could definitely be horn contact. It runs on that outer brass portion of the bushing shown in the picture I posted.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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Busting rust since the mid-60's
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It's a 49 3100, two excellent ideas for me to check out. Thanks Ed


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Update: Put a little oil in the bearing and cleaned up the contact ring. Squeak is gone! Thanks for inputs. Ed


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