I got a 99 cherokee classic with 150k. when you turn the wheel from side to side there is a pretty loud squeal. not like a belt squeal but like in the cab from the column squeal. even just turning a 1/4 turn. slow or fast you hear it. Anybody got any info on this???

 

you check your power steering fluid?

 

yeah, both our tj's do it too. it's like a groan. only does it when it's cold.
i think it is the rubber boot at the firewall. i've heard you can lube it up and the sound will go away.

 

ill try spraying it down with some wd-40 and ill check my power steering fluid. thanks.

 

mine does the same thing but only when its really cold but of course i live in michigan and i know its not the fluid level and i have sprayed everything down and it still does it so i just turn up the radio

 

Yeah mine does it too when it's below 25deg F. Same thing for me, I just turn up the radio until the cab warms up. I'll have to try the lube idea.

 

There is a rubber boot where the steering column exits through the firewall. Slide the boot back and spray some lube or grease it up really well and the sound will go away.

I have noticed that if you just spray some wd-40 or other spray lube the sound comes back pretty quickly, I used to bearing grease inside the boot this time and the noise hasn't reappeared yet.

 

this is funny, my cherokee does the same thing and I thought it was just mine....i wonder how many other little things mine does that is fairly common. Anyones back seat squeak or rattle where the latches are? (trying not to hijack just curious)

 

mine does the same thing too. Im gonna have to try the bearing grease idea. Usually just turning up the radio works, maybe this time i will get a permanent fix

 

tried white lithium grease in a spray can today and that took care of it but i used about half a can so good luck to all

 

is this from the inside of the car or from the engine bay at the firewall?

 

My wifes TJ does it and its def in cabin.

 

There's a bearing or bushing in the column that squeaks.

 

Yeah...I got that from the above posts...

 

Can someone upload a pic of where to spray exactly?