# Creaking noise from 2006 Sprinter steering wheel - when its hot out or cabin is hot

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-noise-from-2006-sprinter-steering-wheel-when-its-hot-out-or-cabin-is-hot/70390>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** sprinter, dodge\
**Created:** [January 11, 2012, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-noise-from-2006-sprinter-steering-wheel-when-its-hot-out-or-cabin-is-hot/70390 "2012-01-11T04:38:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 11, 2012, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-noise-from-2006-sprinter-steering-wheel-when-its-hot-out-or-cabin-is-hot/70390/1 "2012-01-11T04:38:23Z")

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The noise seems to be only when the steering wheel is turned to the right and is coming from the wheel area - not the suspension or wheels. We’ve driven it for 5000 miles since first noticing it - not an issue on short drives in cold weather since it doesn’t happen then. No problem with the steering itself - just this creaking that sounds like something rubbing or something getting too tight. I know the clock spring is under there but don’t want to have that replaced if it’s just a trim piece or gasket or something rubbing and could be solved by lubing it. I don’t want to remove the steering wheel myself. Some suggestions have been to spray WD 40 in the gap between the trim pieces - others say WD 40 will dry out and if grease is needed this won’t work or won’t work for long. Two questions: is it worth trying WD 40 and is it safe to do this?