Why does the speedometer head make a squealing noise while driving?

145,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DENNIS SHOTTS
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The speedometer head makes a squealing noise down the road.
Aug 11, 2022 at 10:06 AM
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Hi Dennis,

This happens when the cluster needs to be replaced or the speedo cable needs some oil (transmission fluid works best). Here are diagrams to help you do the job, you maybe able to remove the cluster and disable it to oil the speedo head, that might work. Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
Aug 12, 2022 at 1:17 AM
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