My 96 GS, has a slight sloop at the steering wheel. The sloope is just around the center postition. When you drive in a straight line, you hear a slight "knock" sound, and can move th steering wheel 1/3 inch to each side, hearing and feel the small "knock knock" .

Sometimes it actually dosent feel like its there, and at other times i notice it

Is there any commen places I should take a look at?

 

Lars,
GM used to have what they called "clicking fix" for the late C4s. I have no idea what was in this kit and the last time I looked it up, it was no longer available. But here is the part number...maybe you can find out more.

26059705

I had a price of $16.82 (US$) when I checked on it the first time. So I am pretty sure the number is good.

Let me know if you can find out anything more.

LannyL81

 

so this is a common problem?

 

Must be as I have read about it several times and I guess that kit was supposed to fix it. I know someone on here has installed this kit as this is where I got the part number from.

My '96 does it....have not heard it in my '95.

But my '96 steering column has worn pivot bushings from previous owners using the steering wheel to get in and out with.

But the '95 steering wheel was bent forward by quite a bit. I finally took the wheel off and straightened it.

LannyL81

 

Lars, here is the GM TSB on your problem. I have ALL DATA on the 96 corvette and this is what was listed. Hope it helps.

Steering Column - Intermittent Click Noise/Snap

File In Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension

Bulletin No.: 56-32-02B

Date: September, 1997

Subject:
Intermittent Steering Column Snap or Click Noise when Turning
(Install New Upper Bearing Spring)

Models:
1994-96 Buick Century, LaSabre, Park Avenue, Regal, Roadmaster
1995-96 Buick Riviera
1994-96 Cadillac Concours, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood, Seville
1994-96 Chevrolet Camaro, Caprice, Corvette, Lumina, Lumina APV
1995-96 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1994-96 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Supreme, Eighty Eight, Ninety Eight, Silhouette
1995-96 Oldsmobile Aurora
1994-96 Pontiac Bonneville, Firebird, Grand Prix, Trans Sport with Tilt Steering Columns
1995-96 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, S/T Trucks
1994-96 Chevrolet and GMC M/L, G Vans with Tilt Steering Columns

This bulletin is being revised to correct the truck models and part number descriptions.

Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 56-32-02A, dated April, 1996 (Section 3 - Steering/Suspension).

Condition

Some owners may comment on an intermittent steering column snap or click noise while turning. The snapping or clicking may also be felt in the steering wheel.

Cause

The upper bearing race seat may, under some turning conditions, move in an axial direction along the upper steering shaft. The noise is a result of the inner race seat hanging up on the shaft and then suddenly releasing causing a snapping or clicking noise.

Correction

A new upper bearing spring with increased stiffness has been developed and should- be installed in the steering column. The new spring will increase the preload between the upper bearing inner race seat and the upper steering shaft. To accommodate the new spring with increased stiffness, the cancel cam will also need to be replaced. The new spring and cancel cam, along with a retainer ring and an upper bearing inner race seat are included in the parts kit listed below.

Service Procedure

Follow the instructions given in Section 3F5 of the appropriate Service Manual and those contained in kit. Be sure to use all parts supplied in the service kit.

Parts Information

Part Number Description

26059701 1994-96 A/B/C/D/E/F/H/K/U/W
26059701 1994-95 M/L/G Vans
26059702 1995-96 Buick "G"
26059703 1995-96 Oldsmobile "G"
26059704 1995-96 C/K, S/T Truck
26059704 1996 MIL/G Vans (both styles of G Van)
26059705 1994-96 "Y"

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information





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