gputt

Does Anyone know if the is a lubrication point in the steering wheel column. I have a squeaking noise coming out when you turn the wheel. You can feel it in the gas pedal when it squeaks.

lexusk8

Welcome to CL!

Check the level of your power steering fluid and see if it is within spec. If the level is below the minimum, top off the fluid with whatever the type is called for in your owner's manual. If the problem has nothing to do with the power steering fluid level, then you may have to check the dust boot under the steering column and see if it needs lubrication.

MangoMan

What kind of lube should I use for the boot for the steering wheel as I have the same issue.

gputt

I think it is a dusty boot. How do I service this and , can I do it myself?Thanks for the reply

lexusk8

It looks like according to the thread link below, you can do it yourself with a couple shots of WD-40 at the rubber gasket located just above the brake pedal that connects to the steering column:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=200941

gputt

I just went out and sprayed wd-40 at the boot down by the brake pedal and then turned the wheel. All the Squeaking went away. Thank you so much for the info. The shop said they might charge $40.00 to do this so thanks again.

MangoMan

Ya the only problem with that after talking to my lexus mechanic is that makes it worse down the road because WD-40 dries out rubber and will make it crack. He said to use Teflon spray, I did and no more squeak

gputt

I will use the teflon next time. thanks for the info