Not sure what this part is for

[Frankielozano214]

2014 Silverado LT crew cab 

i went to the store parked the truck hear my steering wheel make a weird noise but didn’t think nothing of it, sounded like metal hitting like the wheel didn’t lock then it locked, ok well when I got back n the truck this piece fell from the steering wheel area or steering column area anybody know what it is? Has a screw and a spring and grease af with a rubber gasket around it. Is it something important?

[Codman67]

Looks like it goes under your steering shaft from this pic

[Frankielozano214]

Damn so u think it’s needed any info on how to put it back? Might have to google this when I’m at work appreciate the the comment

[Codman67]

No problem hope it helps 

[BigBadSierra]

Yours looks broken to me though.  the side looks like it snapped.  Most likely why it fell out.

 

Now I want to know what the heck does it do ha ha..

[Frankielozano214]

Actually the black piece is like a rubber gasket that just cover the hard white plastic, it was full of grease I have no idea what it’s for I see a spring n it so I know it’s there for a reason just don’t know what reason ? 

[Codman67]

Did some digging around for you Frankielonazo214 it’s for your telescope steering if you pull down it unlocks your sliding piece it’s slides up and down when u lock it and unlock it hope this helps you out more

[Frankielozano214]

Damn I’m gonna have to check this out for sure Sunday, they have me working doubles today and tomorrow that’s crazy I check that and it was working fine now I’m gonna have to check it out when I get back to my truck. Man I probably would of never figured that out thanks. 

[Codman67]

No worries ?