Creak coming from steering wheel column when I turn the wheel

1999 CHRYSLER LHS
138,000 MILES
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CHAZ4694
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I have a creaking sound that I hear at low speeds from the steering column. when I turn the steering wheel It sounds like it is coming from just behind the firewall. I have shot some lubricant into this boot at the firewall and it quiets the noise for a period of time but it returns. Do you have an idea of what needs to be replaced to fix this noise. Or should I ignore it as a nuisance? Chrysler LHS 1999
Oct 14, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What boot are you spraying into?
Oct 14, 2013 at 6:23 PM
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There is a rubber boot at the base of the steering column where it enters the firewall from the passenger compartment.
Oct 14, 2013 at 6:28 PM
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check to see if it is a universal type joint. You may be able to get rid of the noise with grease.
Oct 14, 2013 at 6:33 PM
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I greased the U-joint and it is a bit quieter, but still there. Does this need to be replaced? Or is it a nuisance noise? Not sure how expensive it would be to fix.
Oct 16, 2013 at 6:39 PM
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Based on your description, it sounds like nothing but a nuisance noise. To replace it would be around 200.00. It will be labor intense.
Oct 16, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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...which is why I do not want to attempt this repair on my own...thanks.
Oct 16, 2013 at 6:52 PM