What Causes the Steering Wheel to Make a Clicking Sound When Shaken Left and Right?

[KimberlyFitz]

The reasons for the clicking sound when shaking the steering wheel left and right are: 1. The plane bearing of the shock absorber lacks lubricating oil; 2. The balance bar rubber is loose or damaged; 3. The steering column dust cover lacks lubricating oil; 4. The airbag clock spring inside the steering wheel lacks lubricating oil or is damaged. The solutions for the clicking sound when shaking the steering wheel left and right are: 1. Apply butter to the plane bearing or replace it; 2. Add shims to the balance bar rubber; 3. Apply butter inside the dust cover; 4. Remove the airbag clock spring from the steering wheel, apply butter, or replace it. The steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device for controlling the direction of travel, and its function is to convert the force applied by the driver to the edge of the steering wheel into torque and transmit it to the steering shaft.