Steering clicking
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Ft Walton Beach FL
Steering clicking
Anyone have any problems with a clicking steering column? My steering is clicking when it comes to center from either direction and I can juuuust barely feel it in the steering wheel. Any one else experience this? :skep:
Le Mans Master
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From: Gurnee IL
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Re: Steering clicking (spdrcrj)
My steering wheel has clicked or "popped" on both of my LT4 cars. As long as the steering wheel doesn't fall off into my lap, I'll just assume it's a quirk.
Safety Car
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From: Austin, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Houston, Dallas, Hong Kong, Elgin, etc.. Texas
Re: Steering clicking (spdrcrj)
GM has a service bulletin on this and I believe it still will be repaired under warranty. But check with your dealer.
It’s often described as “clicking” or “popping” coming thru the steering column. I had it repaired under warranty and they installed something called an upper bearing kit. I have no idea what was done.
It’s often described as “clicking” or “popping” coming thru the steering column. I had it repaired under warranty and they installed something called an upper bearing kit. I have no idea what was done.
Race Director
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From: Texas
The intermediate shaft is no longer available from GM, so you have two options...Contract a supplier like Corvette Central who sells rebuilt units or find a good used one from a salvage yard.
Intermediate
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From: MO
It is caused by worn joints in the the intermediate steering shaft which runs from the firewall to the steering rack. Common problem as the cars age.
The intermediate shaft is no longer available from GM, so you have two options...Contract a supplier like Corvette Central who sells rebuilt units or find a good used one from a salvage yard.
The intermediate shaft is no longer available from GM, so you have two options...Contract a supplier like Corvette Central who sells rebuilt units or find a good used one from a salvage yard.
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