Warm weather is back. So is my Stearing Clunk

Taaaaaaahoe? · April 11, 2005

I have to wonder if the cold weather does not keep the greese in that intermed. shaft more stiff, or in place better. I lived in FL and was doing this TSB every other oil change. Moved to chicago and it was fine for many of months!

Seems to be slightly comming back!

So who has this "NEW" shaft and does it actually work??

Mike

Shawn T · April 11, 2005

I have the "new and improved shaft". Nope, same thing. I have had two new design shafts installed and they have both failed. Thank god I am still under warranty. I am just going to wait it out and have it replaced at 35,999 miles. Hopefully GM will recognize it and extend my warranty on the shaft for awhile. Yeah right, wishful thinking. You can tell the difference because the "clunk" is a little less noticable but still annoying. This saga started when I purchased my first NBS, Oct 1 1998. You would think that 6-and-a-half years would be ample time to make an improvement. Guess not.

Taaaaaaahoe? · April 12, 2005

Thanks for the info.

Guess I will just keep greasn' it until I sell it (that day is rapidly approaching!)

BigDaddyYukon · April 21, 2005

Thanks for the info.

Guess I will just keep greasn' it until I sell it (that day is rapidly approaching!)

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I have a steering column clunk as well. I recently bought the truck and had an alarm put in. I thought it was something they done wrong while installing my alarm.

Now that I read your post I'm feeling like I may need to just grease what ever you guys are greasing. What exactly are we talking about here? I would really appreciate some help on this. This clunking is driving me crazy.

When I hit bumps I hear a clunk. I sounds as if I could shake the steering wheel and it will jiggle a little, but the steering is solid. i took of the steering panel but was not able to feel anything that was loose.

Help guys

BDY

100R1 · April 21, 2005

Thanks for the info.

Guess I will just keep greasn' it until I sell it (that day is rapidly approaching!)

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I have a steering column clunk as well. I recently bought the truck and had an alarm put in. I thought it was something they done wrong while installing my alarm.

Now that I read your post I'm feeling like I may need to just grease what ever you guys are greasing. What exactly are we talking about here? I would really appreciate some help on this. This clunking is driving me crazy.

When I hit bumps I hear a clunk. I sounds as if I could shake the steering wheel and it will jiggle a little, but the steering is solid. i took of the steering panel but was not able to feel anything that was loose.

Help guys

BDY

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Look up top for the sticky :announcement: intermediat steering shaft lube procedure

That is the best write-up on how to do it you are going to find.

I thought for a minute that Taaaaahoe had come back to the fold and traded in his Lincoln LS....Then I see the thread was started in a few weeks ago. Oh well there is still hope for his return.

Shawn T · April 21, 2005

Thanks for the info.

Guess I will just keep greasn' it until I sell it (that day is rapidly approaching!)

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I have a steering column clunk as well. I recently bought the truck and had an alarm put in. I thought it was something they done wrong while installing my alarm.

Now that I read your post I'm feeling like I may need to just grease what ever you guys are greasing. What exactly are we talking about here? I would really appreciate some help on this. This clunking is driving me crazy.

When I hit bumps I hear a clunk. I sounds as if I could shake the steering wheel and it will jiggle a little, but the steering is solid. i took of the steering panel but was not able to feel anything that was loose.

Help guys

BDY

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Scroll to the top of the light duty forum and there is a detailed PM (with pictures) on the intermediate shaft lube procedure. You can buy the lube kit or the updated shaft, for that matter, and follow the procedure. Remember, under any circumstances, don't let your steering wheel spin while your doing this. It will screw up the clock spring for the air bag, and then you'll have a s&^t storm on your hands.

IDGBZ71 · April 21, 2005

Had my stearing shaft replaced also, but its got the same problem yet again.

Taaaaaaahoe? · April 22, 2005

well I fixed it...

Sold it

BigDaddyYukon · April 25, 2005

well I fixed it...

Sold it

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Did you fix it by greasing the column or did you buy some new parts. Please speak on it my brother, this clunking is driving me crazy...

Taaaaaaahoe? · April 25, 2005

well I fixed it...

Sold it

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Did you fix it by greasing the column or did you buy some new parts. Please speak on it my brother, this clunking is driving me crazy...

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no, Lol fixed it by selling the entire Tahoe

but before that...jsut kept re-greasing it.

elkfeva · September 27, 2006

usually if it "replaced" they dont realy replace it.. ive seen this an handfull of times... they pack it with grease and it comes back.... i have replaced several... and two of them still watching... they dont clunk..... just make sure its actuallly replaced... thats all.

elk

ZZ327 · September 27, 2006

1 was replaced on our 03 GMC and the clunk is back, so does ur other 2500HD. Now my 05 z71 has it after the first regrease. When do the new pickups come out? How long should I wait to see if there better than this gen!!!!!!!!!!!!

jctb · September 29, 2006

The shaft on my 2002 was replaced about a year a half ago. Yes the clunking and vibration is back again. Has anyone put in the Borgeson & Mullins aftermarket shaft? Did it solve the problem?

Thank You,

JCTB

Deep Blue · October 1, 2006

The shaft on my 2002 was replaced about a year a half ago. Yes the clunking and vibration is back again. Has anyone put in the Borgeson & Mullins aftermarket shaft? Did it solve the problem?

Thank You,

JCTB

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If you do a search on this topic you will find that unfortunately the Borgeson unit sometimes gives a worse clunk. It's worked for some people but does not seem to be a universally viable solution at this point.