Suburban 2500 Front Clunk

[suburban2500plowz]

Hey guys i have a 2006 suburban 2500 4x4 6.0 it has around 143000miles on it and i just tore the front relay rod out and replaced all the steering components (tie rods pitman idler) But i still have a clunk in the front driverside wheel. Going from a low speed, punching the gas, there a clunk. as the front suspension rises and comes back down some where its clunking 4x4 works i believe any ideas?????

[Spurshot]

Balljoints/bushings? Also check the shock absorber bushings/bolts for snugness.

[2COR517]

Sway bar bushings could be bad, or even control arm bushings.

[tjg79]

You should check your steering shaft.

 

 

 

TECHNICAL

 

Bulletin No.: 00-02-35-003N

 

Date: March 26 2008

 

Subject:

Clunking Noise Under Hood and Can Be Felt in Steering Wheel and/or Steering Column (Replace Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft [i-Shaft] Assembly)

 

Models:

2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade Models

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Models (Classic)

2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe Models

2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

1999-2007 GMC Sierra Models (Classic)

2000-2006 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL Models

2003-2006 HUMMER H2

 

Attention: This Service Bulletin DOES NOT include Mid-Size Utilities such as Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer Models, GMC Envoy Models or Oldsmobile Bravada. Refer to Service Bulletin 02-02-35-006A or newer for Mid-Size Utilities.

 

Supercede:

 

This bulletin is being revised to add diagnostic information (refer to Diagnostic Tips) to check the lower steering column bearing as a potential source of the noise. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 00-02-35-003M (Section 02-Steering).

 

Condition

 

Some customers may comment on a clunk-type noise coming from under the hood that also can be felt in the steering wheel. These conditions may be more noticeable when turning at low speeds on rough road surfaces.

 

Diagnostic Tips

 

Use the information below to help diagnose the source of the noise.

 

^The lower steering column bearing may create the same noise as the intermediate shaft. Before replacing the I-shaft, verify the noise isn't being caused by movement from the lower steering column bearing. Check the bearing for movement by pushing up and down on the I-shaft where it attaches to the steering column.

 

^Frame Snap and/or Popping Type Noise - A frame snap or popping type noise can be duplicated on rough or smooth road surfaces with steering wheel input to the left or the right. This type of noise can be HEARD and is typically louder with the windows rolled down. For additional information refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-61-002F or newer - Snap/Popping Type Noise Coming from Front of Vehicle (Remove Front Crossmember Change Fastener Orientation).

 

^Intermediate Shaft Clunk - Intermediate shaft clunk is heard and FELT in the steering wheel and/or steering column area typically while driving on rough road surfaces with steering wheel input.

[suburban2500plowz]

heyy guys thanks for the advice i replaced every compent on the relay rod inner outer tie rods pitman arm idler armsss and i dont know wat can be makin the noise its only we i really hit the gas could it be stock height shocks because i have the front end tweeked wayy up?