clunking in steering column?

[monkers]

I have a clunking in my steering column on my 2003 2500 hd, anyone know what this could be and how to fix it? Can i grease the steering shaft somehow? Thanks

[txab]

Best to replace the intermediate steering shaft with the new, improved version. To grease your existing shaft, you still need to remove it completely from the vehicle.

 

There is also a plastic bearing at the bottom of the column that can cause similar problems. It's usually the ISS that's clunking

[monkers]

Thanks. Is this a dealer item or can I get an aftermarket one? New one comes with a grease fitting on it?

[txab]

You can get aftermarket. But you can buy the AC Delco part as well from gmpartsdirect.com, ebay, etc...

 

Dorman # 425176 about $50 most places

 

AC Delco # 19153614 between $60-$75

 

the old shaft can be greased. You must remove it. Then grease it and re-install. GM used to make a grease kit, until they redesigned the shaft. I haven't heard of a clunking problem with the redesigned part

 

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[yukon25008.1]

I,was,meaning,to,ask,about,that....I,have,a,chatter,when,im,pulling,into,the,driveway.....5-10mph,turning,right,gravel,road..

[txab]

Probably not ISS. ISS will make noises while moving period. Not usually just when turning one direction on a gravel road