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Creaking noises from a Pilot stabilizer arm and troubleshooting approaches
17 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Creaking sounds from a Pilot arm can often be resolved by applying a small amount of white grease around the four vertical pins of the arm and around the brass bushings they pass through
- ACF-50 lubricant was effective in solving creaking issues on a similar arm model
Depends on
- The exact source of the creaking was not definitively identified in the thread
- One user sent their Pilot arm to the manufacturer for service rather than attempting a fix themselves
- The troubleshooting suggestions came from users with limited details about the specific problem