sound from column

SilverStreak82 · 11-03-2009, 04:16 PM

steering column makes slight clunking noise when hitting bumps. i did a vin check and saw my steering shaft was replaced in 06. could it be bad again? how do you know? i am gonna pull the dash apart this weekend to check any loose parts that may be inside the column. any ideas?

LBZ_Duramax · 11-03-2009, 05:03 PM

Yes it probly is bad again GM hadnt came out with the fix in 06 which is the updated shaft with no grease packing.

**Duramaxxed06** · 11-03-2009, 05:15 PM

check out rockauto.com for the latest... I think it's like $57, and a pretty easy install.

Or, if you're balls out... you can look at the column offered by Borgeson.

SilverStreak82 · 11-04-2009, 04:37 AM

no i would just change the shaft. is there a diy sticky on here? lol

gator007 · 11-04-2009, 05:20 AM

Mine was doing the same thing. I went to my local dealership and they took my old one out and installed the new style one in in less than 20 min. Cost me $97. Solved the problem,no more clunking noise.

Indetrucks · 11-04-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Duramaxxed06

check out rockauto.com for the latest... I think it's like $57, and a pretty easy install.

Or, if you're balls out... you can look at the column offered by Borgeson.

My 04 2500HD makes the same clunking noise as did my last 04 4.8L

Is this the shaft replacements from rockauto you're talking about?

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD 6.6L 400cid V8 DIESEL FI Turbo (2) : Steering : Steering Shaft Price Core Total
DORMAN Part # 425176
{OE Solutions #19149105, 19153614, 88965505, 89060582}
Upper Intermediate $46.79

I'm very mechanical, do I need any special tools?

TIA

**Duramaxxed06** · 11-04-2009, 04:23 PM

Indetrucks,

Bingo... They've revised the yolks on the end to allow less play. I'm pretty positive this would be the same shaft you would get from the dealer if you went in to have them do it. There really isnt that much to the install. Here is a link for some pointers:

Gm Truck Steering Shaft Borgeson Components Photo

**Duramaxxed06** · 11-04-2009, 04:24 PM

They're obviously using a borgeson on the link.. but install will be the same with either shaft.

Enjoy your new lack of clunk!

Indetrucks · 11-04-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duramaxxed06

Indetrucks,

Bingo... They've revised the yolks on the end to allow less play. I'm pretty positive this would be the same shaft you would get from the dealer if you went in to have them do it. There really isnt that much to the install. Here is a link for some pointers:

Gm Truck Steering Shaft Borgeson Components Photo

Wow, thank you so much for that link!
I ordered the part today and should be here shortly.

I had the dealer replace the one on my 4.8L which was REALLY loud in comparison to my HD. But I'm anal about noises so its got to go!

**Duramaxxed06** · 11-04-2009, 04:50 PM

Yea.. I'm the guy that puts pieces of folded up paper in air vents if they creak... I can't stand paying so much damn money for creaks and clunks and ticks... but I guess it's inevitable.

Enjoy!