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weletchw Enthusiast

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Sorry If this has been discussed before, Im new to this GREAT site.

 

I have a '03 Silverado Z71 ext cab. When I am turning the truck at any speed, there is a bumping in the sterring column. It almost sounds as if something is tapping the plastic housing surrounding the column. I can feel it in the steering wheel but not in the floorboard. I cant really tell if it is tied to the suspension or not, but it is definately not tied to the motion of the steering wheel (ie: it does not tap when I turn the wheel sitting still). It does not affect the handling of the truck.

 

Any ideas?? Thanks.

03blackburb Enthusiast

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The dreaded intermediate steering shaft klunk. Stop by the dealer and let them know your truck is affected. They will put you on the list for a new shaft. There is a national back order on the part and will probably take several weeks before it arrives.

weletchw Enthusiast

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Is this part needed, covered by GM, etc? My truck is out of warranty and the knock is really more aggravating than anything. I can certainly live with it if it is going to be a bundle to fix. Thanks!

dukbludvl Enthusiast

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there is another fix -- it is to remove the intermediate steering shaft and re-lube it. i did this myself (the re-lube kit was like $10) two years ago and it's been fine since.

weletchw Enthusiast

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Yeah I see that procedure above. It sounds like some people are having to redo the lube. I wouldnt mind having the shaft replaced if its not too costly, and certainly wouldnt mind it if it is a safety issue.

budhayes3 Senior Enthusiast

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there is another fix -- it is to remove the intermediate steering shaft and re-lube it.  i did this myself (the re-lube kit was like $10) two years ago and it's been fine since.

 

 

 

Same here, been about 2 years and so far so good. I've heard that the noise comes back with this fix, but so far I've been lucky. If it only costs me $10-$12 every 2 to 3 years, that's a maintenance item I can live with.

 

This shaft has been redesigned in the past, and the noise always seems to return. If, in a few years, the latest and greatest shafts are still holding up, then I'll probably invest in one.

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