Now I have squeeking at the wheel

[PhoenixDrew]

I just started getting squeeking as I turn the steering wheel. The blinker trim and jackplate switches are rubbing the rubber below the steering wheel. Never noticed this before. Could it just be the rubber is drying out or do I need to move something?

[Mgfan58]

I trimmed the rubber back on mine after installing the jackplate trim lever. Worked for me.

[Triton19x2]

Mine has done it from day 1. What did you use to trim the rubber back?

[john721]

I just took a file and filed the plastic back

[Meleagris1]

I had this on mine too - I took the rubber cover off the steering column and that was the issue. I trimmed one ring off the rubber cover and no more squeak.

[Triton19x2]

I had this on mine too - I took the rubber cover off the steering column and that was the issue. I trimmed one ring off the rubber cover and no more squeak.

How did you get the rubber cover off? Did you have to remove the steering wheel?

[Meleagris1]

How did you get the rubber cover off? Did you have to remove the steering wheel?

Yes - then it pull right off.

[PhoenixDrew]

It's been awhile since I took a steering wheel off. Is it just the 6-8 screws on top? Do you need a puller to remove it?

[john721]

Why go through all that just unscrew you’re blinker switches remove the nut take a file or die grinder and file down the plastic cover

[Triton19x2]

I have not done it yet but.......the collar is soft rubber so I am thinking I can take a razor knife and slice one rib all the way around and then cut it off......anyone done it that way??