Steering wheel making "creaking" noise
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Steering wheel making "creaking" noise
It started when I switched to the 500E/Sportline wheel....The bolt is torqued to the correct 80nm. I replaced the bolt today thinking maybe it was just tired, but still no luck. It makes a creaking noise on turning.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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It feels like I can move it more than I would think is normal. Maybe that is the creak...simply slack?
Did the updated wheels require a bigger torque setting? Maybe 80nm isn't enough?
It feels like I can move it more than I would think is normal. Maybe that is the creak...simply slack?
Did the updated wheels require a bigger torque setting? Maybe 80nm isn't enough?
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If it can move more than previously, I would bet there is a spacer/washer that was a slightly different thickness on the newer one. If you increase the torque it will just bind the bearings more.
Did you check the horn contact ring or the plastic/backing? I wouldn't be supprised if the backer plastic (or whatever material it is) was warped slightly different from your old one.
Did you check the horn contact ring or the plastic/backing? I wouldn't be supprised if the backer plastic (or whatever material it is) was warped slightly different from your old one.
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I had the same problem, not so much a creak and like a swishing sound while turning. Haven't diagnosed it yet, but a buddy has a wagon with original wheel and it does the same thing! Radio fixes it so far 
-Mike
-Mike
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Radio cures for me too, but I want to get it figured out soon. Not high on my priority list yet. Just wondered if there was an easy solution.
