Can you hear it in the steering column?

If so, spray some silicone lubricant where the column goes through the firewall. Do both the interior side and the engine side.

Might be helpful to have an assistant turn the steering wheel while you look at the engine bay side...

 

What exactly do you mean by jostles the car? Like a vibration?
And is the squeak on the inside of the car? Or outside?
My steering wheel squeaks when cold outside in the morning, but on the interior of the car. Haven't looked into the issue much as it only gets cold enough a couple months of the year here to cause it. That sounds like it isn't the same as your problem though, right?

 

What exactly do you mean by jostles the car? Like a vibration?
And is the squeak on the inside of the car? Or outside?
My steering wheel squeaks when cold outside in the morning, but on the interior of the car. Haven't looked into the issue much as it only gets cold enough a couple months of the year here to cause it. That sounds like it isn't the same as your problem though, right?

Ah I'm sorry for my ambiguous language. I mean that when the car is jostled, like going over a bump, braking to cause the car to lean forward and rock, or simply pushing down on the car while it's off with my weight, causes a squeak.

The squeak is outside the car. I believe it's in the steering system. When the mechanic sprayed some sort of lubricant on the bushing(s) in that system the squeaks went away (for about 6 months). I plan to ask them if they will show me where they spray but was hoping to figure it out with internet help.

 

No worries! My guess would be the sway bar bushing or the control arm bushings. And to be honest not sure what the best product would be- one that safe for rubber should narrow down the field some.

 

I suggest find out what lubricant is best (probably silicone spray?) and get under there with a spray can that has one of those red straws and spray it into every bushing.

 

Yes, I plan to do that. I'm trying to locate the steering column bushing though. I'm quite certain that what was what was sprayed at the mechanic before which temporarily fixed the problem.

 

Thank you for your effort. This is the bushing I bought and had installed (rockauto). And, it's not a jostle or vibration - it's a very annoying squeak. I can cause the squeak by jostling the car with my body while the car is turned off.

 

I cross referenced that part number with its OEM equivalent and it brings up a part that is only for late 90s preludes. Which is a little strange, but whatever- rock auto lists it as Gen 1 CRV compatible part ¯\(ツ)/¯

Either way- it’s part 5 in the image below. Though I’d imagine that’s a prelude diagram. May require crawling under your car and trying to ID the equivalent on our CRVs

 

I also have a steering wheel that squeaks whenever I turn the wheel. It doesn't squeak when jostled however. I'd love to know if you find a solution.

 

Yes, the solution is to spray lubricant on the steering column bushing (I think that's what my mechanic called it). I'm going to try to get them to show me where to spray and if that happens I'll try to convey that info here.

 

Check the joints that is on the shaft of the steering wheel.

 

Thanks. I'll see what it takes to remove the steering cover and go at it once I hear back.

 

I would suggest not to take out the steering cover yet. If you can get someone to help you listen where it squeaks it could be the joints that goes thru the firewall. what year is your v? Trim model? you can use hondapartsnow.com to check for parts diagram where you can find the joints.

 

@otto888man 2001 Gen 1 SE. Are suggesting I access it through the small gaps that exist on the interior? I haven't really inspected it but will do in an hour or so. Thanks.

 

You're welcome! Steering Column - 2001 Honda CR-V 5 Door EX KA 4AT

 

There are 2 u joints that is on the diagram. They could be dried up and making noise.

 

Interesting. Thanks! I'm researching on the least invasive way to access them.

 

You're welcome! Glad to help. Let me know how it turns out.

 

Following up... I was mistaken about the origin of the squeak. It turns out that it was the lower ball joint on the driver side. I had that replaced and the squeak is gone.

 

This fix worked for me.
How to Fix Squeaking Steering Wheel in 5 Minutes
Went to O'reilly's and picked up some silicone spray and sprayed several points on the shaft under the steering wheel. Instantly fixed it and now my steering wheel has lighter action.