What news on the Tie Rods and lube kit?

 

I'd be interested in hearing more about this too. We have an '02 K2500 that has done the same thing since we bought it used about 6 months ago.

Is there a recall?

What does the lube kit consist of? Is it simply adding lubrication to certain spots or do they actually install hardware?

Thanks

 

I have a 2004 Suburban, 2005 Silverado, and had a 2002 Slverado, and all have hadthe steering clunk. My freind works for a dealer andtold meit is play in the steering shaft. He has lubed minea few times. There is an updated version from GM that is constantly on back order, and to hold people off they just pack the shaft with grease. This usually lasts about 6 months. I just bought a used 2001 Suburban 2500 and there in no clunk in the shaft, so it is either the updated version, or somebody recently greased it.

 

I'd like to know more because my 2004 Suburban also has this clunk and shimmy when driving. Any info on the lube kit would be appreiated. TIA.

 

This thread is a bit old but 'eatem' has the correct answer. This problem is caused by play in the intermediate shaft of the steering column. A new part# has been issued to replace it. Take your rig in to have it replaced. I just got my suburban done.

 

Thanks - I had the steerign shaft lubed with marine grade grease (high melting point) and it seems to have cured.[/align][/align]I am very interested in a permanent solution - what is the Part #?[/align][/align]/N[/align]

 

I don't know but I'm sure your dealer does if they are familiar with the problem.

 

Yeah it could be your steering shaft, I'm pretty sure it's the upper shaft that gives the problems. Have you checked your ball joints cause they can make sound. I have a 2001 gmc yukon with 340000 miles, I'm just now replacing the tie rods and ball joints cause there is a good bit of play in my steering. Oh and to fix the steering shaft problem you un-bolt the upper from the lower and then you can push and pull the upper one. You pack grease at the part where the upper shaft slides in and out, i think it's under the boot. If you open your hood and stand at the drivers side tire and look down you should be able to see the steering shaft.

There is the best picture i could find of my steering shaft. You can see the bolt to take it apart.