EmeraldFlame772

Whenever i turn high or low speed it dosent matter i get this weard creaking sound and can feel it a bit through the steering wheel any idea what it could be? its an 01 silverado 2500

darkirish63

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Is it a creak, a squeak, or a squeal?

TXsilverado

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lubricate the boot at the firewall that wraps around the steering shaft. There is also a plastic bearing up under there that wears out sometimes. one of the two are most likely your issue.

EmeraldFlame772

its a creaking sound with a small squeak I know its not the wheel bearings as I replaced them with new ones a while ago

TXsilverado

iTrader: (19)

check that boot. I swore up and down my suspension was making noise. it was the steering shaft rubbing the inside of that dry boot.

EmeraldFlame772

Thanks alot I greased it up this morning put it back together and the creaking was gone

TXsilverado

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Bingo!

RedXray

There is actually a TSB (#00-02-35-003L) on the clunking shaft (as most GMT800 owners already know). If the noise returns you may need to replace with the upgraded intermediate shaft part number GM 19153614.

My guess is you are good to go though

GMCtrk

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Same thing I've got on the tahoe.

Just ordered the newest GM intermediate shaft, GM steering bearing and the kent moore tool to lock the steering wheel. All in told, $120. I expect it to be back to new afterwards.

someotherguy

Curious why the tool for locking the wheel? Should just need a ratchet strap (or hell I even used a bungee cord) to prevent the wheel from turning; it has to turn farther than its normal limits to damage the clockspring.

Richard