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Lube your shaft!

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#1 ·
Experiencing "bumping/knocking" when turning? Lube your steering shaft! I know it was mentioned here previously, but thought I'd bring this up again because I finally got around doing this simple, but effective, fix.

1. Get some good grease. I used Mobil 1 synthetic grease.
2. Loosen the tilt/telescope adjustment and extend wheel all the way out. Then lock the wheel.
3. Lay down a towel/mat on the carpet and get under the dash with the grease.
4. You will see the ribbed spindles of the steering shaft. Get a rubber glove on and pack the spindles with grease.
5. Loosen the tilt/telescope adjustment and work the telescoping in and out several times.
6. Position the steering wheel to your liking and lock it.
7. With a rag, clean any excess grease on the shaft to prevent it from dripping onto carpet/feet.

The bumps and knocks are now gone and it feels like new!
 
#3 ·
I'm a n00b and car stuff and would really appreciate some pics if you got em!

Because my 2011 does what you describe, but I suspected it was the CV axles, as I've had similar sounds from other cars in the past.

Any idea how I could tell the difference?
 
#5 ·
This area needs the grease. This area is exposed when you extend the telescoping all the way out. Pack the grease in there and then work the steering wheel telescope back and fourth to work in the grease. Re-position the wheel to your driving position and wipe any excess grease off.

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