Steering column clunk

[el_flores]

I installed a new lower column bearing (green one) to get rid of the dreaded steering wheel clunk last Sept. It worked, until now. The clunk is back, not as bad as I remember it being, but I would like it completely gone. Any advice? Oh, it's an '04 Tahoe 4x4.

 

[Buzzcut]

Intermediate Steering shaft is junk. Well known issue on these vehicles, change it and problem will go away.

 

[el_flores]

Alright, so ISS shaft needs replaced. Gotcha, am I going to have to replace the lower column bearing again?

 

[Buzzcut]

Alright, so ISS shaft needs replaced. Gotcha, am I going to have to replace the lower column bearing again?

No nothing wrong with it.

 

[el_flores]

Another question. I was gonna order this thing thru gmpartsdirect, but I found a Dorman replacement that is cheaper through my local NAPA. Should I buy the gm part or the Dorman replacement part? Anybody had experiences with the Dorman?

 

[bankswood]

Another question. I was gonna order this thing thru gmpartsdirect, but I found a Dorman replacement that is cheaper through my local NAPA. Should I buy the gm part or the Dorman replacement part? Anybody had experiences with the Dorman?

Yes. I bought a Dorman and the quality is excellent. Paid $79 at Advance Auto. Suggestion. Removing the nut holding the end of the ISS inside the car is a ***** if you leave the wheels pointing straight. Before you start turn your wheel ail the way to the right and that will put the nut at 6 o'clock. Loosen the nut way out then straighten the wheel to complete the removal.

 

[el_flores]

Thanks man, I found out what I was wanting to know plus got a helpful hint. Thanks!

 

[91RS]

I would buy the GM part, the aftermarket companies and well known for copying the bad design and sending it to production and takes a long while to correct.

 

[el_flores]

Crap, that's what I'm afraid of. Sacrificing quality to save some change. Anyone else want to chime in to help me out?

 

[bankswood]

The Dorman is not the old design. It is the "dry" design just like GM.