squeaky steering wheel

[Woods-Rider]

my steering wheel squeaks when i turn it. i think there is just dust or something in it somewhere but i cant figure out how to get it off. it doesnt sound like its coming from the steering column, but from in the wheel its self. i have this style but mine is an '04.

 

[AKBroncoII]

My 91 explorer does the same thing but only in one spot. Could it be caused by the horn/cruise connections? Maybe they only need a little be of dielectric grease on them.

 

[flyingbrick]

There should be two bolts/screws on the back side of the wheel, and then you should be able to remove the airbag, and then i think it is a t55 torx bit to remove the wheel.
**BUT FIRST REMOVE A BATTERY TERMENAL AND LET IT SIT FOR 5-15 MIN TO DRAIN THE SYSTEM.**

 

[Woods-Rider]

so i took it partially apart (dont have a T55 bit here at school) and cleaned/lubed some parts that i thought could be the source but it didnt help.

 

[flyingbrick]

After you pull the wheel, there will be some contact rings back there, if you lay some dielectric, or white lithium grease and you should be good.