Squeaking sound from steering wheel after servicing

[Windwaver]

Recently went for servicing; changed engine oil, oil filter and alternator. Funny thing is after driving for about 10 mins onwards, I will hear a squeaking sound from the steering wheel when I turn in either clockwise or anti-clockwise rotation. This is abnormal because it was OK before the servicing. The squeaking sound is like rubber rubbing against each other due to friction but I cannot be sure.

 

My dad is saying the mechanic might have over tightened something. Anybody here has experience with this problem?

[Longg8]

Recently went for servicing; changed engine oil, oil filter and alternator. Funny thing is after driving for about 10 mins onwards, I will hear a squeaking sound from the steering wheel when I turn in either clockwise or anti-clockwise rotation. This is abnormal because it was OK before the servicing. The squeaking sound is like rubber rubbing against each other due to friction but I cannot be sure.

 

My dad is saying the mechanic might have over tightened something. Anybody here has experience with this problem?

 

 

the last time round my steering wheel squeaked, is due to low power steering fluid....after top up, it's ok.

[5936]

Could be same belt driving Alternator and PS pump.

Check the belt tension, if its correct.

 

[Windwaver]

Could be same belt driving Alternator and PS pump.

Check the belt tension, if its correct.

 

I see, so belt tension will produce this type of sound after awhile of driving?

[Windwaver]

I see, so belt tension will produce this type of sound after awhile of driving?

 

To make myself clearer; This same belt connects the alternator and pump and driving wheel? So this means it's too tight right?

[5936]

Old and new rotating parts are very chance for the noise.

Usually, adjustment of the parts that were reassembled will resolve the problem

Go back to the workshop to have it checked, they will usually help out, if they want to retain you as their customer

My take is that belt bit loose.

Edited June 24, 2012 by 5936

[Windwaver]

Old and new rotating parts are very chance for the noise.

Usually, adjustment of the parts that were reassembled will resolve the problem

Go back to the workshop to have it checked, they will usually help out, if they want to retain you as their customer

My take is that belt bit loose.

 

Oh loose......but why the sound only can be heard after driving for a couple of minutes?

[5936]

 

Cold condition tension -barely OK.

Warmed up belt expand.

 

 

 

[Windwaver]

Cold condition tension -barely OK.

Warmed up belt expand.

 

Was busy for the whole day :(. What you said make sense. In other words, once the belt warmed up, it expands and cause the squeaking sound. So tension of belt needs to be tightened?

[Windwaver]

Was busy for the whole day :(. What you said make sense. In other words, once the belt warmed up, it expands and cause the squeaking sound. So tension of belt needs to be tightened?

 

Bump

[Windwaver]

Was busy for the whole day :(. What you said make sense. In other words, once the belt warmed up, it expands and cause the squeaking sound. So tension of belt needs to be tightened?

 

Bump

[Windwaver]

Was busy for the whole day :(. What you said make sense. In other words, once the belt warmed up, it expands and cause the squeaking sound. So tension of belt needs to be tightened?

 

Bump

[Windwaver]

Was busy for the whole day :(. What you said make sense. In other words, once the belt warmed up, it expands and cause the squeaking sound. So tension of belt needs to be tightened?

 

Bump

[QQDreamer]

Bump

 

eh bro u dont have to bump so many times right? i guess the other bros here have given u the thinkle. Why not just go back to the workshop that did the job for you and get them to check rather than keep guessing and guessing what is the problem. U can update us after your findings thereafter.

[Windwaver]

eh bro u dont have to bump so many times right? i guess the other bros here have given u the thinkle. Why not just go back to the workshop that did the job for you and get them to check rather than keep guessing and guessing what is the problem. U can update us after your findings thereafter.

 

Yeah, made appointment liao. Just want to be sure I don't get smoke by the mechanic

[Windwaver]

Went back to the workshop but mechanic says probably not due to the belt because the sound is coming from the steering wheel.

 

Is there a way to open the steering wheel to oil it?

[Windwaver]

Went back to the workshop but mechanic says probably not due to the belt because the sound is coming from the steering wheel.

 

Is there a way to open the steering wheel to oil it?

 

Haha, thanks!

[Brugge]

Recently went for servicing; changed engine oil, oil filter and alternator. Funny thing is after driving for about 10 mins onwards, I will hear a squeaking sound from the steering wheel when I turn in either clockwise or anti-clockwise rotation. This is abnormal because it was OK before the servicing. The squeaking sound is like rubber rubbing against each other due to friction but I cannot be sure.

 

My dad is saying the mechanic might have over tightened something. Anybody here has experience with this problem?

I had similar experience, but the noise is only audible when turning at very low speed, like u-turning. In my case, it was due to defective spiral cable insulator. At least this was what the mechanic had said. Before replacing this, snap ring and steering coupling were replaced but the rubbing noise persist.