Creak coming from steering wheel column when I turn the wheel

CHAZ4694

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1999 CHRYSLER LHS
138,000 MILES

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

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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What boot are you spraying into?

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Monday, October 14th, 2013 AT 6:23 PM

CHAZ4694

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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.

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Monday, October 14th, 2013 AT 6:28 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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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.

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Monday, October 14th, 2013 AT 6:33 PM

CHAZ4694

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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.

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 AT 6:39 PM

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