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Old Mar 31, 2026 | 05:12 PM
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Squeaky Steering Wheel

Some little black plastic piece broke inside steering wheel and was sticking out the open crack. Couldnt pull all the way out but broke off small piece. Now steering wheel squeaks every move. Everything seems to work fine so not sure what broke yet. Asking if anyone has knowledge of this and for instructions on removing wheel to check out whats up. Squeak noise is driving me crazy. Thx 2012 S550
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Old Mar 31, 2026 | 05:29 PM
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Sounds like part of your clockspring.

Youll need a t30 long bit to remove the air bag.

recommend disconnecting the battery before you do that.
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Old Apr 13, 2026 | 01:02 PM
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So found Youtube video (
) and it was pretty easy with the T30. Getting the main steering wheel bolt was hardest. Used impact wrench and it wouldnt budge. Had to use breaker bar about 2 feet long.

Turned out to be plastic piece thats next to the column adjust stick base somehow broke and was scratching inside stuff.

Probably could have fixed from outside. No squeak anymore.
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