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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: ron lotz on May 24, 2010, 03:09:05 PM

Title: Rubbing noise in steering column of 1988 Samurai
Post by: ron lotz on May 24, 2010, 03:09:05 PM

I recently purchased a 88' Samurai and have a rubbing noise in the steering column when turning the steering wheel back and forth. Is their any thing that can be done to eliminate the noise?

Title: Re: Rubbing noise in steering column of 1988 Samurai
Post by: Bobthebiker on May 24, 2010, 03:17:44 PM

I kind of know the noise you've got.  if your truck sat for a few years before you got it,  then it may just fade off real soon with use.  mine did make a noise like this when I got it, but when I started running her around town, she quieted right down.  not sure exactly what it was, but it went away.

Title: Re: Rubbing noise in steering column of 1988 Samurai
Post by: ron lotz on May 24, 2010, 05:39:59 PM

Thanks Bobthebiker, I will continue to drive and hope the noise goes away.

Title: Re: Rubbing noise in steering column of 1988 Samurai
Post by: mjc79 on May 24, 2010, 06:46:47 PM

mine does the same thing as well. has gotten a little quieter driving around but is still annoying lol.

Title: Re: Rubbing noise in steering column of 1988 Samurai
Post by: Skyhiranger on May 24, 2010, 09:55:46 PM

It is probably either the steering wheel rubbing the column cover, or the little horn "arm" rubbing against the steering wheel piece (which it is supposed to do).  You can clean the end of the horn arm and the piece it rubs against, then put a little dab of grease on it to keep it from making noise.

It could also be the steering column bearings...but that isn't as likely as the other two possibilities.

Title: Re: Rubbing noise in steering column of 1988 Samurai
Post by: Bobthebiker on May 24, 2010, 10:00:14 PM

mine sounded like plastic on plastic, so it wouldnt surprise me any.  I probably should clean/grease my horn arm bit soon just for good measure.

Title: Re: Rubbing noise in steering column of 1988 Samurai
Post by: doughboy0379 on May 24, 2010, 10:01:25 PM

If it keeps up put the front axle on jack stands and pull apart the steering column (it is not that many screws) then slowly turn the wheel back and forth and listen closely you should be able to track it down quite easily then go from there to fix it.

Title: Re: Rubbing noise in steering column of 1988 Samurai
Post by: ron lotz on May 26, 2010, 07:45:23 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions, I will look into it deeper.  Ron