Steering Wheel Squeals When Turning

SOURCE:
Honda Service News November 2004

TITLE:
Steering Wheel Squeaks When Turning

APPLIES TO:
2005 Odyssey

SERVICE TIP:
Got a steering wheel that squeaks when you turn it? The problem lies in the yellow cancel cam joint that the back of the steering wheel fits into. The cancel cam joint is part of the combination switch assembly. If the steering wheel was installed without first aligning it with the tabs on the cancel cam joint, the joint could get lodged on the steering column shaft, causing the cable reel to squeak when you turn the steering wheel.

To stop this noise, remove the driver's airbag and the steering wheel from the steering column shaft. Remove the cable reel from the combination switch assembly. Then use a flat-head screwdriver to pry the cancel cam joint off of the steering column shaft. Make sure the steering column moves freely. Reinstall the removed items, making sure the slots on the back of the steering wheel are properly aligned with the tabs on the cancel cam joint. There's no need to replace the cable reel; it should work OK.