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    Sticky Sam Posts: 76, Reputation: -2
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    Apr 3, 2012, 05:57 AM
    Silverado steering clunk?
    Chevrolet Silverado (2004) 2WD 1500. I have just bought this truck, I am happy with it apart from a clunk? It appears to be coming from the steering wheel shaft? When I turn the wheels ( truck in motion or stationary ) I hear a grinding clunk, any suggestions?
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    Apr 3, 2012, 06:37 AM
    Try changing the power steering fluid. If the problem persists, the rack & pinnion may be bad.
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    Apr 4, 2012, 06:26 AM
    GM Service Bulletin 00-02-35-003N addresses that issue. This is an updated part number for the upper intermediate steering shaft with a part number: 19153614.
    It installs quickly and doesn't require realigning the front suspension.
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    Apr 4, 2012, 09:36 AM
    If the intermediate steering shaft is the problem, you should be able to remove it, press out the universal joint, repack the joint with NLGI #2 wheel bearing grease (preferably synthetic), and press in the U-joint.
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