This is THE FIX For That Annoying Chevy STEERING CLUNK!
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
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there is also a revised green steering column plastic bearing that is updated. you can see it at the 6:23 mark. white one is the discontinued part
I’ve heard about the bearing but didn’t touch on it as the shaft alone fixed my noise. I’ll put a link for it in the description as well being it is a good idea to swap it out for a 100% fix.
@@lsxmatt the clunk will come back unfortunately. i did one on my last truck and it came back in a month.
This is what I was thinking as well. I plan to replace all three components on my Ss Silverado
@@adamgatton the clunk will never actually go away. the updated parts still have the issues
Update all those parts then get redhead gearbox.
Honestly the Tahoe videos are the main reason I’m subscribed
Agreed I have the same truck so he's my go to guy.
Yep. Trans Am is cool but I'm here for Tahiti
So am i
Same here
What year is his tahoe?
Because of the popularity of this year model and similarity between models Silverado,Avalanche,Tahoe,Suburban,etc.) this kind of video will forever help someone working their Chevy/GMC. Thanks!
That clunking and swaying when breaking has been plaguing me for like 2 years. I was just about to take it in somewhere. Saved me with this one thank you!
Do it sound like a ball joint
Literally replaced everything short of the front subframe, you and me both lol
Couple of things; in some cases the intermediate steering shaft can fix the clunk. Many times it's the steering column bushing/bearing (the white bushing you can see when you are pulling the intermediate shaft from the steering column). Second, instead of wrapping your nut and socket in tape to keep the nut on, put a piece of paper towel around the nut, put it in the socket, and tear off the excess. Nut will stay without falling out of the socket. That's a life saver in the tight footwell of those GMT800s.
I actually did the trick with the paper towel to get that top pedal nut back in! So far with the shaft alone everything is quiet, but I won’t be surprised if I need to throw a bearing in it.
Whoa Thats my secret for holding a nut in the socket. HAHA been using that for years in tight quarters.Tape works good for floppy swivels.
@@chooch502 I got this tip from the South Main Auto Channel, so this isn't too much of a secret ;)
This has been the fix for many years. The first thing you do is disconnect one end... Then fully extend and compress the shaft to redistribute the grease. That usually fixes it. If the clink comes back then you replace the shaft.
Of all the videos I have watched, this is the only one that described the noise. Especially the fact that it only happens while turning and over bumps at low speed which is exactly what my 07 Silverado does. Thank you.
Don't forget to get some blood on that like button for some more Tahoe content!
Is there any chance you will be doing swaybar upgrades to the tahoe?
@@rcotay Maybe eventually!
Hey lsxmatt I was doing doughnuts in my 2004 Chevy Tahoe and when I finished swinging it my steering wheel got hard to turn does anyone know what it is I can’t steer anymore
@@KevinGonzalez-nh1hq lol did you blow up your power steering pump? Or hit a curb? Haha
Oh, there will be blood...
As a tahoe owner of this generation I can totally relate to a lot of the problems you fix. I have my garage and tools and I'm doing the same things you are doing to yours. While rebuilding my trans I also did the transfer case and found some near catastrophic failure stuff in there maybe a couple thousand miles and it would have quit on me. But the truck has made several trips into central mexico to Oregon US. Not once did it fail.
Got an 04 Yukon Denali, Watched your videos and fixed my steering clunk for free and tightened my steering box for free thanks to your videos. Thanks for your videos! Keep it up!
I LOVE THE FACT you put bandaids and neosporin in the “other things you’ll need”😂
this was one of those noises that the mechanic “couldn’t hear” every time i brought my ‘03 into the shop. good to know!
Thanks, That rattle was driving me crazy!
I remember saying a few cuss words about the power adjustable pedal also when I replace the one in my 06. I replaced mine in '10 with the new then updated GM shaft. 11 years and 70,000 miles later no clunking still.
I was able to solve that clunking by using a zip tie to pull the play out of the steering shaft bearings. The bearings are in the plastic part (I believe it's the white plastic part in this video) around the steering shaft above the brake pedal. On my truck the plastic part has a hole on the edge pointed up. I just inserted a long zip tie through the hole and wrapped it around a part above it so I could tighten the zip tie and pull the bearing part tight so it doesn't move. 3 years later it's still working great.
thats a great fix! if you ever make a video let me know!
FYI : There is a hole in the bottom center of your steering column that you can insert a (3/16" D X 6" L) anti-rotation pin into to lock the wheel in place.
I'm impressed by your diagnostic skills. Keep the Tahoe videos coming. I like to see the upgrades and repairs you're making. Your Camaro brought me to your channel/ The content keeps me coming back, anxious to see more, o matter if it's the Camaro, Firebird or Tahoe.
Had the same issue with my 00 monte SS. There is an updated column. But I remembered as a big truck tech. Those shafts on big trucks are greaseable..
A drill and a tap and one zerk later. No bloodshed.. I just put a pump ish in there 2x a year. No problems.
Good work. My 01 Sierra had sloppy steering, but my mechanic loves these trucks and replaced a part that made it much better. I just bought a 05 4 door sierra z71 that I've already started picking through. Nice to know you're showing how to fix the common issues.
Just bought a 04 avalanche it's clunking this video makes way more sense now thanks man. I've greased evening no links are loose I thought it felt like it was in the colum
Been enjoying the hell out of your Tahoe videos. I have a 2009 and your videos has helped a ton. Also wanted to add that I'm ok with fixing my Tahoe. But the way you explain everything that you do makes it easier to understand what is wrong and how it can be fixed.
Thanks my 2005 needs this , maybe that bearing plastic thingy also. I just had the shop change the power steering pump , and steering gear box . They said they were leaking and bad . My steering did feel strange and hard to turn before . It is smooth now!! But yes it has that little clunky sound when you hit bumps. Trying to work the courage to do myself 👍
I just bought a 2003 Chevy Tahoe last month, and I noticed that clunking noise. This definitely helped solve the puzzle thank you!
My 03 Tahoe got sent through a fence with 25k miles on it a few month ago by a drunk. thanks for the info! You’ve been a godsend bro
Green steering bearing....holy shit what a pain in the ass.....just rebuilt my avalanche 2005 suspension from your other Tahoe video and love these videos so do more Matt.
Oh, when I did the suspension I did EVERYTHING except idler & pitman arms, new centerlink and everthing all the way out to even the roters (same calipers) and got in my truck and steering was all over the place. I'm guessing I might have needed to seatbelt down the steering wheel but didn't think i needed to. Trying to figure out if all i need to do is tighten the steering nut at the gear box.
Anyway, keep up the videos Matt Love them Dave
I thought my pump wz goin bad but with the new symptoms tht have started im almost 100% positive this is the problem. Ive got a 99 blazer nd i dnt trust takin it into a shop therefore i need to borrow someones garage asap n get fixin it my damn self. Thnx 4 the video helped in huge amounts
More Tahoe vids please!
Yes please
I just picked up a 04 Silverado 2500hd. Your videos have been helping so much as I try to restore the truck. Keep going on the Tahoe videos please.
TIP: Use a Heavy Bodied grease in the splines. I used 'Mercruiser' spline grease in my
03 Suburban at 125k and it was still quiet at 225K. Sure was annoying until fixed.
how do you get the grease in the shaft?
@@Cream_CurdlR Removal of the steering shaft in the engine compartment. I thought about drilling it and putting a grease zert in it for future greasing but the grease I used was too thick for a grease gun.
Got a 2006 silverado, love this series and are doing some of the upgrades you have done. Just did the sony headunit, your video was a huge help.
Did you have this problem
Awesome help !
Thank you,
Owner of 2006 Chevrolet Suburban LT/1 , 3 inch lift, 20 inch rims, 2inch body lift, 500+HP,
Hopefully this fixes my issue, I’ve had this noise for YEARS!
I redone the entire front end from the hub bearings to to the idler and pitman arms and shafts. I have the slow turning clunk sound. I thought it was my new parts. This video shed some light on the fact. Im going to change the upper and lower and that lil bearing. See how that goes it should work.
I have an 04 tahoe with the same mileage and my clunking was my wheel bearing but now I know what to look for next! Thx
We have a 2004 Cadillac Escalade in the family with 128,000 miles currently. these videos will definitely be a big help in the future as for these GM suvs all seem to have the same common issues.
I was a glorified lube tech for a few years at a GM dealership (I did a bit more than just oil changes). I did a lot of GM steering shafts, but never on the trucks. The actual ASE master tech did those. He made me do the cars, which are an absolute PITA.
Dude, thank you for this video! I recently replaced my upper and lower control arms, front brakes, shocks and coil overs as well as inner and outer tie rods on my 08 sierra. It was in need for sure! 230K on the stock stuff. Of course other than the 2014 shocks and struts I bought for way cheap from a new take off that got lifted. Also, some new wheels and tires from a 2020 AT4. Its pretty nice. Rides like new! Then boom....About a week after my replacement I was driving on the freeway and hit a bump and heard a pop. All kinds of wonky noises now. Seems to be low speed turning, braking or just low speed in parking lots that are rough. On the highway nice and tight! Again, thanks for the video as I couldn't seem to figure it out and for 60 bucks for the OE part.... I'm down for sure! Sounds like this is my problem. I got a years worth of alignment when I did the control arms, then again after the tie rod ends last weekend. They were super floppy!
Great video, I watched it 3 times then did the repair today. No problems, took me less than an hour from start to finish. That was a very helpful tip to use electric tape to secure the 10mm nut for the gas peddle. I used my flexible socket holder and the tape, would have struggled otherwise!
Just replaced this exact shaft on my 01 Suburban with 325K miles since i was hearing a light clunk sound with my steering. Have had several of these generation LS trucks and I have had to do it several times with those trucks also. The one I got on ebay was $30 shipped
just replaced the shaft and plastic collar. Removed the acclratr pedal ans bracket and engine side boot, made it a breeze. still clunks, but wow! responsive, tight, and sensitive steering. More like new with every new whatever I put in it. Thanks!
Great video... will be doing this on my 2003 and 2006 Silverado. I’ve been thinking it was just wear and tear and nothing could be done to fix it. Glad I came across your video.
Did it work
Thank you for this video. I just changed the upper thinking that’s all you need. And the clunking came back. Now I know I should do the lower. Thanks again
Love the Tahoe videos. Keep them up. I have a gold 1998 Tahoe with 126k miles that I bought 6 years ago. Love it. It is a beast and we beat the piss out of it. I’m on the hunt for an 03 to 06 Suburban or Yukon XL as my family gets bigger. 3 kids, a dog and a lot of gear is too hard to slam in the back of a Tahoe now with all of our camping gear and desert shooting trips.
I'm definitely a subaru guy and always will be, not a fan of gm stuff if i am honest but i enjoy watching your videos! I really like these ones (tahiti) since they give you random real world info you can use someday if a friend has an issue or something. Keep doing cool stuff, Matt!
Thank you, that noise has been getting on my nerves to no end. I thought after I had the entire front end replaced, ball joints, etc etc, it would stop but it didn't. even my mechanic didn't know why. I just ordered the parts including the plastic bushing. I can't wait to get it put on. I bought my 2002 Tahoe to travel with my 3 dogs, take them to the open land, fields, parks and such. I could not stand driving that truck with that hideous sound.
Great job looks like an easy fix and the knock of over 5 yeARS HAS GOT THE BEST OF ME, well honestly my wife drove it yesterday and said whats wrong with your truck. What!!!!! did you break something
I guess I'll look at it and fix it......of course thank you you tube Good stright forward advise for my 2003 2500 Chevy
Have the same issues with my 2004 Tahoe took it to my mechanic he said everything is good nothing wrong starting to have doughts on my mechanic
Never noticed those symptoms on my '01 Tahoe. Nice to know it's a simple fix. Only thing I've noticed is that the auto-rotation of the steering wheel upon turn recovery isn't "auto". It needs a little help to initiate. Is that common for these?
Appreciate every Tahoe video you release... a LOT.
i have the same problem on my 02 still trying to find a fix
Thanks, good video! My 03 Silverado has done this since 2010, 45,000 miles. Went away for a month when I put the body lift on lol
I just got a tahoe from auction myself and need to change the steering parts. Your videos have been helpful!!
I bet you it was that lower shaft. I’ve changed the upper shaft, the bearing, and put the 2” exhaust clamp on where the bearing is and still have the clunk lol I’ve got the lower shaft sitting in the shop so I’m going to put it on there and hopefully that fixes it
where exactly do you put the 2 " clamp? around the metal part that has the white plastic piece inserted?
Thanks for instructions, how to replace the shaft. I have the same problem, on my escalade esv.
From Russia with love
Getting ready to do this on a 2500 express van. Helpful video 👍
The reason the top part is retractable. Is so when you get into an accident and the frontend smashes inward that the steering column doesn't shoot straight up and impale your body
Called a collapsing column
My 2003 Silverado has had that clunk since new, it is a minor factory defect so I just live with it
I have noticed the clunking on my 2002 Chevy Express Van for the last year and took it into the repair shop. We spent $4000 worth of repairs but it was still clunking. I found this video and told them I figured it out and shared this video, but they just told me the intermediate steering shaft is fine and that my van is just old and sounds like that. Is it bad to drive around with it clunking?
Nice, going to be doing the same to my avy soon. Drives me nuts to hear and feel it on the wheel
I have an 08 Silverado and I've had this clunking sound just like you mentioned. I didn't really notice it until after I lifted it so I thought it had something to do with the driver's side strut. I'm definitely gonna be checking it out this weekend. Thanks for making this video.
Did you find the issue with the 08 Silverado.
@@robertoobregon3750 no, honestly I got busy fixing other things and I forgot all about this. I got another vehicle, so I don't drive my truck that often. But i still need to fix it.
I fixed this noise with 12 wooden toothpicks and never removing anything. The noise is from the part of the steering column that slides in and out of itself and there is a slight gap and tolerance that grows over time from use... From factory it has a little dimple pressed into the metal sleeve that crimps it tight to the inner sleeve... I just shoved in about a dozen toothpicks into the gap between the 2 columns that slide in and out of each other. No more noise, smooth and quite as new.
do you do this from under the hood? or under the dash? cheers and thank you!
Loved the video! Thanks man. Ive got an 03 and 05 that both need this done. My pops has an 06 and I just sent him the link to this video so he too can do this repair.
I like the ointment suggestion. Hahaha. I have an 05 siverado "silvia", your tahitti vids are helpful for me. You give me good upgrade ideas. Thanks
I have the same issue on my 03 suburban! Now I know how to fix it thanks to you! I appreciate the video! 👊🏽😎
Really appreciate the Tahoe content, I have done a lot of the things u have done by watching your videos. I have an 05 Suburban same color, z71 etc, but I have the 4x4...regardless your videos have me me tremendously in maintenance and repairs
People check that u joint on the lower shaft because on mine it's about came off like the cat and the bearings were shot and a buddy of mine had the same thing happen and his literally broke while he was going down the road and ended up rolling it down through the ditch so I would definitely check that even if you don't have a steering problem
Great video. Mechanic bandaid had me cracking up as well as the important links to first aide. Thanks!
God, thank you! sitting in my tahoe right now thinking how much I hated my trucks steering when I saw your video!
Keep posting Tahoe videos. This is helping me out with my 2004 Tahoe
Great video. I can't entirely agree with your assessment of the adjustable pedals. LOL, love mine.
I got my 2005 brand new and it clunked in the first year. Crazy part is I’m at 77,000 miles now and it’s the same sound
Think I've been hearing this, too. I'm about to do a super customize overhaul on my 03 Suburban. Thanks for this.
Just had an alignment but it's still a touch out. Maybe I have the same issue you have at end of video
Yeah, this noisy "clunking" issue should be thoroughly addressed. Why? Because a bad shaft can sound like a worn out tie rod end. Yep, JUST LIKE IT! So, if you take it to a shop they could easily scam you for front end parts you may not need. In my 2002 Burban, I had replaced the entire front steering just a few months before. So, I knew it wasn't that. This shaft was my noise maker, and it was irritating. So, make sure you check everything thoroughly, to be certain what your fix is going to be.
This video rules! I just picked up a 2002 tahoe, and it has this issue.
My 04 GMC Yukon Denali with 165k hasn't had an issue yet but good to know. Thanks for the video.
I have the same suv as you have you upgraded your fan clutch to efans if so it worth the hassle
Cheapest I've found that part in Cali is $105. Bearings $22 a piece for upper & lower..but still better then hearing that clunk clunk....
Just replace my intermediate shaft on my 05 escalade. I can't believe how silent it is when going around turns!
I have the same truck, same color , similar issues ....so yeah , I enjoy this content. 👍
Little late but I'm going to do this to my tahoe not sure if I have the clunking but I'm at almost 300k miles and I'm pretty sure this will tighten up my steering some
Great videos! I will be changing mine for sure. I looked all over the the clunking! I have an 03 yukon... Not sure if you can do a video about the rear climate control. But mine is malfunctioning. I'm trying to diagnose it
I changed the plastic bearing before the shaft. Fixed the problem. Kicked my ass tho. Bloody scene.
Hey man love what you do. We have pretty similar tastes. I have an 83 Z28 I was putting off replacing the carpet till I saw the last video with the Firebird. I also have an 02 Yukon Denali which is obviously pretty much the same as the Tahoe. I had a Tahoe till someone T-boned me and I loved it so much I got the upgraded version. Keep up the good content!
160K miles on my 02' Tahoe and I've heard about this issue a lot......... but never once heard it from my truck.
Still has light piston slap when cold, so yea......
Thanks for this vidio, l have an 06 Yukon XL, no clunky play or noise, Yet !
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻.
✌🏻🤘🌦 🇨🇦 😎.
Surprised that you did not replace the Steering Column Bearing at the same time. It's the less expensive part and the easiest to wear out. AND, you were right there!
There are two T25 torx heads that come loose at the tilt joint. Take plastic cover off upper steering column where flasher button is. Start truck and turn wheel until you see them on top. Might were almost ready to fall out. I found them after doing everything else first.😖
how do you take off the plastic cover off the upper steering column where flasher button is?
Dude you are amazing thx I took my ext to three shops and dealer and no one had a clue what the problem was thx you so much
Go to ACE, buy a 5/8" cable clamp for $2.50, place it on the shaft and slide it to the top as far as it will go. Tighten clamp until it stops clunking. You're welcome. (You may have to slightly flatten the threads on the inside to get it to clear the shaft) I've done 50 or more, takes 5 minutes.
@@AP-st1li You pop the hood, cut enough of the cover off the shaft until you can see where it gets larger. (towards the firewall) Take the clamp and file just enough off the threads on the inside so that it slides over the shaft. Then put the LOCK part of the clamp and nuts on. Slide the clamp up as far as you can on the shaft and tighten it down until it starts biting into the shaft. Test drive it, if it still clunks, tighten the nuts another round. Keep repeating until it stops, you dont want it too tight because it still needs to be able to slide over the inner shaft to keep from damaging the column bushings. All you want to do is distort the shaft enough that it takes up the slop.
@@AP-st1li you're welcome. Make sure the clamp doesn't rub the plug wire, sometimes its close.
4:50 he didn’t edit out “so to remove this shit” 😂😂😂
Thanks. Great video.
Have the Clunk after replacing control arms on 04 chevy avalanche.
I wanna give you the like, but I want more Trans Am vids because that's what I'm wrenching on. Good Job, Matt.
30 years a alignment man i fixed prolly like two of these for the clunk and aligned and sent down road a hundred with the clunk with the drivers saing it dont bother them or never noticed..but i dont see how it would aggravate the hell outa me lol!!!
Great video! Love the camera work. I needed to figure this out so I can work on my vehicle! Thanks 👍👍
Hopeful this will work on my Avalanche..thanks for the info!
When I saw the bloody knuckle I knew this was going to be the best video
I get it all the time when you have roads that have bumps that form from the weather cold and really hot weather too. Make sure that you tie off the Steering Wheel because you really don't want to replace the clockspring !!!
THANK YOU THIS LOOKS LIKE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM I HAVE ON THE POS 2005 EQUINOX
Exactly what I was looking for having the same problem this was very helpful thanks
Thanks for doing this video I have a problem with my Tahoe right now
Nice touch with the bandaids and Neosporin links 🤣
Might be a good idea to somehow annotate the video where you "adjusted" the shaft to let folks know that didn't fix the problem. The are a few videos running around showing how to fix the GMT800 clunk (bearing replacement, shaft replacement, shaft adjustment, hose clamp, etc), and none of them seem to show long-term effectiveness.
I replaced the bearing and the upper shaft on my 01 Yukon XL 2500 with only 99K miles just a few months ago. Bearing was the green Dorman; the shaft is the ACDelco unit (supposedly updated). The problem has mostly gone away, but I still feel the very occasional jiggle that makes me worry it'll come back. Top tip to anyone who struggles getting the upper shaft to slip into place on the lower... throw the shaft in the freezer for a few hours. I froze mine overnight and it slipped right in.
I didn’t do the upper bearing, so I’ll be testing this fix out and if it returns we’ll do the bearing then I’ll make an update video again on the complete repair.
I’ve owned many Tahoe’s and Silverado’s . The very first thing I do is drill and tap that shaft... add a zerk fitting... grease it and you won’t have to jack it off every 5k miles .
where exactly do you drill and tap? is this under the hood? or under the dash? . and what size drill and tap? thank you for the post.
Love the Tahoe vids. Give us an update if it the shafts fails! Want to do this on my truck