Steering Shaft
February 19th, 2012, 2:52 PM
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Steering Shaft
My mechanic says my steering shaft is what's making a poping noise when I turn. Is this possible and is it a common problem?
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February 19th, 2012, 4:05 PM
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Absolutely. It's called an intermediate steering shaft. Get one from Napa ( I paid around $70 ) and change it yourself. It took me about 1 hour with only a few tools
February 19th, 2012, 4:16 PM
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February 19th, 2012, 4:18 PM
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This is a very common problem that alot of people with these trucks feel should have been a factory recall. This a the part of the steering column that collapses in a front end impact. Basically 1 shaft slides inside another shaft and when all the lube dries up or leaks out, there is no buffer left between these two shafts so they start making a clunking noise when you turn or hit bumps. This part of the steering linkage is what passes through the firewall connecting your steering column to your steering box. I hope this helps you out.
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