What can I do about rattling steering column?
What can I do about rattling steering column?
Hey everyone, do you ever here a rattling or clanking noise coming from the steering column and it just bugs the crap out you, well look nor further because I fixed this problem in my truck today and all you need it is a 2 inch muffler clamp or hose clamp.
What kind of truck has a steering rattle?
Also, the OP has a 2009, which is the gmt900 series. You know, the ‘07.5-’11 trucks which don’t have the ISS or even steering rattle issue. All the ISS claims go toward the ’07 and older trucks.
How do you replace a loose steering column?
Grab the ISS under the dash with your hand, turn the steering wheel and if you feel the dam thing loose then it’s a new column. Your column was replaced for “sloppiness”, not “clunkiness”, at least according to your OP.
What causes a steering shaft to sieze up?
The real fix for the infamous loose steering problem. Faulty intermediate steering shafts tend to sieze up because of the design where they see weather and start to corrode. The grease wears out on the expansion area of the shaft, making it stiff to contract and expand with the tucks movement.
What causes a steering column to get loose?
The stiffened shaft transfers extra wear and tear up on the steering column and wear out the steering column. Although the plastic bearing accounts for some play on the steering column, mostly the problem is in the tilt steering area where there are more berrings and plastic components.
What should the Steering caster be on a Dodge Ram?
An increase to 5- or even 6-degrees would not be adverse and may alleviate some of this tendency. (Watch for tire wear if you attempt this caster increase and rotate tires regularly. You have HD steering knuckle ball joints, so that’s less of concern. Excess caster does load the ball joints.)
Hey everyone, do you ever here a rattling or clanking noise coming from the steering column and it just bugs the crap out you, well look nor further because I fixed this problem in my truck today and all you need it is a 2 inch muffler clamp or hose clamp.
How to fix the ” steering clunk “-Silverado Sierra?
Okay, so after several positive reviews and a suggestion to make this a how-to, here’s my roughly 3 minute video on how to fix the steering clunk often found in 03-06 GM trucks. As far as I know, this should work in all GM trucks and SUV’s from 2003-2006, but I bet it will work on newer as well as older rigs.
How long does it take to replace steering column bearing?
I did some more research and found that the source of the problem may be the steering column bearing under the dash. I replaced this bearing, and that fixed it. No more steering rattle. The fix takes ~1 hour and can be done with a 15mm socket, 15mm wrench, flat-head screwdriver, and some grease. Save some money and do it yourself. Loading…
Why does my Silverado Sierra make a clunking noise?
I too have been dealing with this dang clunking noise for a while.. that is, until I replaced the ENTIRE steering shaft.
Why does my steering column make a rattling noise?
So if you go under the dash, you will see where the steering column connects to there steering shaft there is a bearing right above it. This bearing has some play in it which causes the rattling noise on rough roads and bumps.
What to do about rattling column on GMC Truck?
If you have the updated green bearing, put a muffler clamp right above it and tighten. These two solutions get rid of the play in the column bearing and make everything nice and tight so there will be no more rattling. Its a cheap easy fix to make your truck much quieter since there will be no more rattling in the column.
How do you fix a steering column shaft?
Raise the upper end of the intermediate steering shaft and install into the steering column shaft. Install the upper bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft). Install the lower bolt and nut. Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft). For vehicles equipped with adjustable foot pedals, perform the following steps: 14.1.
What makes the steering clunk on a Silverado?
The original shaft had slight play in it, but the plastic caged bearing definitely had far more play in it. Next time you guys want to examine the source of the steering clunk, check that plastic bearing assembly on the end of the column.
