What could be causing noise in steering column
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What could be causing noise in steering column
I have a Tilt Floor Shift Column in my 66. I have been fighting PS issues for a while (separate thread), but noticed this noise when I was working the air out of the steering box installs. I hear and feel sort of a scraping sound as I turn the wheel, but it is not constant, only when the wheel is in a certain position. It repeats at that position no matter which way I turn the wheel. I verified that nothing was touching in the engine bay. There is a new bearing installed at the lower end of the column. The sound seems to come from the firewall area. Any ideas?
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The sound appears to come from the cabin side of the firewall, but not at the steering wheel. Here's a strange thing I encountered today. During the install of the new steering box, I took a few minutes to play with the wheel while there was no box installed. The wheel spun freely, with nary a sound. Hooked up the new box and the sound came back. I am stumped.
#7
any way you can have a buddy move your steering wheel around while the front end is on jack stands so you can poke your head in the engine bay and locate the sound? Also does the sound occur with the engine running or when it is off?
#8
The noise is coming from inside the car, engine either on or off. Just can't pinpoint it.......
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Thanks for the diagram. I'm now wishing maybe I didn't have the tilt column in this car. Looks like a PITA to get to the upper bearing (lower bearing is new). Does anyone know - if there is not enough tension on the bottom bearing (spring between bearing retainer and clamp) if it would cause the upper bearing to make noise? Again, this is not a grinding noise like a bad or dry bearing would make. It is not constant but occurs sort of randomly as the wheel is turned from lock to lock. Happens maybe 2-3 times during the 3 turns, both directions.
#18
Yes, the position of the tilt does not make a difference. Also, was quiet when not connected to steering box.
#19
Next guess might be the steering box.. Or steering linkage binding at some point .. Sounds do travel thru the car. A second person underneath may be a good idea like someone suggested earlier...
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