squeeky steering wheel

[jim.powell@xxxxxxx]

     Do you have tilt wheel?  If so its possibly the thumb wheel behind the 
     lower bolster on the steering column that holds the tilt lever in 
     place.  Tighten it.  It can allow the steering column to move move 
     forward and rub on the collars.  Pull the steering column firmly and 
     then tighten this thumb wheel/bolt.  It could also be the copper 
     grease that lubricates all of the moving parts needs to be reapplied.  
     Its hard to do yourself.  There may be special safety torx screws that 
     hold the airbag cover/horn on from behind.  If you go for it, 
     disconnect the battery so the SRS light doesn't come on when you 
     unplug the airbag.  Make sure you have your radios security code since 
     it will have to be reprogrammed.
     
     Jim Powell
     
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     From: Kwok Seto <kseto@domain.elided>
     Subject: <E36> Annoying steering wheel noise
     
     Hello Everyone!
     
     Over the past fews day my steering wheel on my 1993 318is has 
     developed a very annoying squeeking noise whenever I turn corners.  
     From time to time,I can even hear the noise when I go over bumps!  
     The dealership said I have to take off the steering wheels and grease 
     the something behind the wheel (but he didn;t recommend I do it myself
     since I have airbags)?!?  Could anyone please give me some advice on 
     solving this problem?
     
     Thanks
     
     Kwok
     93 318is 
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