Chasing squeak in steering column
I have had this squeak develop in my steering column such that when I turn the steering wheel from 12 o'clock to 1 o'clock position I get a high pitched squeak which sounds like two pieces of metal rubbing slightly. I do NOT get this noise when I return the wheel back to the left. From 1 o'clock to high noon.
I pulled the wheel off and lubed inside of the column but this did not quiet things down. So next I removed the turn signal cancel ring figuring the metal edges were somehow scraping against the hub. No dice.
My next bet is to remove the horn contact ring and see if that works. I am at a loss as to how this may cause the problem unless the spring contact is rubbing the contact ring in such a peculiar way. If so, why does'nt the spring and ring give off the same squeak when I move it counterclockwise???