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Re: Steering Problem by johan [shiftless1]
by johan
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Dec 03, 2006 (8:55 am)
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Replying to: shiftless1 (Nov 28, 2006 1:26 pm)
OK thanks i'll try that today.I'll let you know.
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Re: clunking intermediate steering shaft [suzk1000] by dvann
by shiftless1
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Dec 05, 2006 (4:07 am)
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The $15.00 kit will solve the problem for many years if you replace the grease in the kit with a heavier "wheel bearing" grease. The High Pressure grease in the kit is too thin to stand-up to the Intermediate Steering Shaft spline movement. If you have a dealer do the work, tell them that you want the kit when the job is done. The valuable part of the kit is a special plug and the instructions. It's not a big deal to do the job yourself.
ED
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Re: Steering locked [igottafish]
by igottafish
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Dec 19, 2006 (7:03 pm)
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Replying to: igottafish (Dec 01, 2006 1:55 pm)
Just to follow up on this, anyone with the same power steering pump as the 2500 HD Duramax needs to beware. This was the result of a pressure relief valve failure in the pump. This is a known issue at Chevy dealers as hydraulic power steering pumps are one of the few parts the dealer regularly stocks. The valve could have failed at speed, locking the steering and eliminating brake boost, placing the driver in a very precarious predicament. I wonder why there isn't a TSB or recall on this as I deem this to definitely be a safety issue...
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Re: Steering locked [igottafish]
by tonkatoy1
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Dec 31, 2006 (1:17 am)
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Replying to: igottafish (Dec 01, 2006 1:55 pm)
it is pretty good odds that your power steering pump shaft broke. I work at a repair shop and have replaced three pumps for the same reason on 99-2004 gm vehicles. This pump operate the brakes and the steering. To check if it is broken just put a pry bar between the pully and the pump. If it is broken, the pully will move forward really far, until it hits the fan shroud. It would suprise me if that is not the problem.
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Re: clunking intermediate steering shaft [suzk1000] by dvann [shiftless1]
by cwyka
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Jan 07, 2007 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: shiftless1 (Dec 05, 2006 4:07 am)
The wheel bearing grease is a GREAT idea!!! I just did it on my '01 Silverado and can add a few tips. Go to a store in your area that carries agricultural products/animal health care. I went to Farm and Fleet and bought a syringe for $1.99 and some plastic tubing to fit on the end. I then filled the syringe with wheel bearing grease and injected it into the shaft. I plugged the end with a cotton towel (you really have to jam it in there tight) and did the lubrication. I had to do it several times and it was messy - but my steering is tighter than its ever been. So for about $5.00 I think I licked this problem for some years now. Good luck!!!!
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Front End Shimmy
by mbrantley
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Jan 08, 2007 (5:12 am)
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I have a problem on my 2006 Silverado were the front wheels shimmy badly when I hit a bump at speed. It's not a front end alignment problem as I have had the front end aligned.
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Re: clunking intermediate steering shaft [suzk1000] by dvann [shiftless1] [
by arkz71
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Jan 30, 2007 (7:26 pm)
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Replying to: cwyka (Jan 07, 2007 12:13 pm)
I am going to fix mine to it has the clunk in the stem. Did you disassembly it or what?
Mine is a Z71 4x4 1500.
Thanks
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Re: clunking intermediate steering shaft [suzk1000] by dvann [shiftless1] [ [arkz71]
by cwyka
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Jan 31, 2007 (4:29 am)
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Replying to: arkz71 (Jan 30, 2007 7:26 pm)
Yes, you do. It IS NOT a difficult job. Follow this link and it shows you how to do it.
http://gm-trucks.com/home/content/view/232/25/
Good luck.
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Re: Steering Box [efultz]
by arkz71
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Jan 31, 2007 (3:35 pm)
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Replying to: efultz (Jul 18, 2006 9:45 am)
Is it the valve going out in the steering box, mine was replaced I had extended warr. and it cost me $100 for it. I have heard of these being replaced or going out if it whines when you turn the wheel it is for sure the steering box.
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Re: clunking intermediate steering shaft [suzk1000] by dvann [shiftless1] [
by arkz71
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Feb 01, 2007 (6:14 am)
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Replying to: cwyka (Jan 31, 2007 4:29 am)
That is AWESOME, thanks again for the link!
I can't wait to fix mine!
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