Click in the steering?
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Racer
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Click in the steering?
Corvette Friends:
I have encountered a slight but distinctive "click" in the steering when moving the wheel from TDC. It occurs when turning in either direction. It is quite noticable, a sharp "click", and sounds like it is coming from the column quite close to the wheel itself. There are no other problems with the steering - it is not soft, etc.
Anybody have any experience with something similar? Any suggestions about how to anlayze the source of this?
As always, thanks for your input.
I have encountered a slight but distinctive "click" in the steering when moving the wheel from TDC. It occurs when turning in either direction. It is quite noticable, a sharp "click", and sounds like it is coming from the column quite close to the wheel itself. There are no other problems with the steering - it is not soft, etc.
Anybody have any experience with something similar? Any suggestions about how to anlayze the source of this?
As always, thanks for your input.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Re: Click in the steering? (Tom Mieczkowski)
This is a known issue and there is a TSB on it. However my understanding is the dealer will charge you to fix this (since it is not a recall). I just live with it since it doesn't seem to affect anything.
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern CA
Re: Click in the steering? (JasonL)
I found the TSB in my files.
Subject: Intermittent Steering Column Snap or Clink Noise When Turn
Model and Year:
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 TRUCK 1994-96 CHEVROLET AND GMC M/L AND G VANS WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin
Bulletin Number: 56-32-02B
REVISION: 04/11/96
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD THE PASSENGER CARS AND UPDATE PARTS
INFORMATION. PLEASE DISCARD CORPORATE BULLETIN NUMBER 56-32-02 (SECTION 3 -
STEERING/SUSPENSION).
REVISION: 09/12/97
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
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 M/L/G VANS (BOTH STYLES OF G VAN)
26059705------1994-96 "Y"
General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not
a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of
conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that
could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians
have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the
bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that
condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors
vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the
information.
© Copyright General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Subject: Intermittent Steering Column Snap or Clink Noise When Turn
Model and Year:
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 TRUCK 1994-96 CHEVROLET AND GMC M/L AND G VANS WITH TILT STEERING COLUMNS
Source: Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin
Bulletin Number: 56-32-02B
REVISION: 04/11/96
THIS BULLETIN IS BEING REVISED TO ADD THE PASSENGER CARS AND UPDATE PARTS
INFORMATION. PLEASE DISCARD CORPORATE BULLETIN NUMBER 56-32-02 (SECTION 3 -
STEERING/SUSPENSION).
REVISION: 09/12/97
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
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 M/L/G VANS (BOTH STYLES OF G VAN)
26059705------1994-96 "Y"
General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not
a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of
conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that
could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians
have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the
bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that
condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors
vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the
information.
© Copyright General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Drifting
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Re: Click in the steering? (JasonL)
Mine does this. I took it into the dealer along with the TSB. They told me that wasn't the cause, instead I needed a new steering shaft, which is a discontinued part. They told me they couldn't fix it and to come get the car.
So I bought a 20K mile used shaft from a wrecked car but haven't installed it. It does sound like the u-joints on the shaft are popping when turning from straight ahead.
Jeff
So I bought a 20K mile used shaft from a wrecked car but haven't installed it. It does sound like the u-joints on the shaft are popping when turning from straight ahead.
Jeff
