2003 - 2006 (GM) Chevy/GMC Truck - Steering Rattle Fix

Video overview on how to replace the steering column bearing that attaches to the upper intermediate shaft, with the newly redesigned bearing from GM.

[@Redlinesixtynine]

Jeremy did mention it in his vid, but in the heat of battle we sometimes over look things. When you are on the last 3/8" to go on the install, make sure the notch on the steering column lines up with the heavier raised lines on the outside of the bearing. Thanks for the helpful vid.

[@rolandasebedo2691]

Jeremy, thank you so much for your hard work and honest trial-n-error! I appreciate the information on getting the job more than camera skills. I look forward to getting my truck fixed. Thanks again

[@kenswitzer4133]

Thank you Jeremy. I have put up with this for years but am going to fix it now. You rock Dude. Good comments also.

[@Lifebythebars]

Thank you. All the other "fixes" are BS. This worked perfect. Little hard getting it back in. I tried doing it without removing the accelerator pedal. Once I removed that I was able to get some persuasion on it and it went in. Thanks again for the video.

[@cooperdog9956]

Thank you for taking the time to struggle through fixing the steering bearing. It was so helpful to all of us who have the same issue. But we have the advantage of watching you struggle and solve the mystery of removing and replacing this part. No apology necessary for camera movement!

[@johnnyangel9096]

Thanks man, this video really helped out. We did the same fix and this video helped us get it done in 45 min with basic tools. A shop wanted to charge $450 to get this done.

[@true2the_322]

Just changed mine today, man your wrench levering idea was genius and a life saver!

[@udderworldly]

Pretty sure this is the annoying rattle in my ‘10 2500HD. I prefer fixing minor things like this myself using the help of KZbin guys. Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video while fixing your truck w one hand! You rock

[@jasonmoulton1040]

People like you make things easier for the rest of us. I have a 2002 Suburban 1500. Love this truck that has 194k miles on it. This has been bugging me for a while and I needed a good Saturday project. Ordered the $20 part and I'll be watching this video a couple more times I'm sure

[@JeremyRemele]

Thanks man, I appreciate the compliment!

[@dotman1334]

had the stupid clunk in my 2500hd '04 for too many years. watched the video and all in $22 and 30 mins work, solved. it was not as easy getting it back in as it was getting it out but well worth it. Thanks for the how to!

[@JeremyRemele]

Very glad I could help man. I felt the same way, that dang clunk made the truck feel cheap and worn out. Nice to cruise down the road without wondering when the steering wheel's going to fall the bottom of the truck LOL. Glad it helped man.

[@rickwhittaker7946]

Been trying to track down that sound for months , new upper control arms, tie rods, ball joints and bushings all around..still had the sound.. the Tahoe is all good now ..thanks

[@williamhudspith4206]

I ran into the same issues you did: ended up cutting 1" PVC pipe just a little longer than the shaft and then slid this over the shaft and used two thin boards to pry it into position. Could have saved an hour had I figured it out sooner in the process. Thanks for sharing you post.

[@danielmcconnell1096]

Thanks for making this video. I will be replacing one of these bearings in a few days and now thanks to you I know how to do it.

[@pmgoldbach4145]

Thanks for showing and sharing what is involved with that hearing replacement. Big help!

[@stevelatner7726]

I had this rattle in my 2005 Silverado (1500) for about 10 years now. Learned to live with it until one rainy day when I was bored and ready to pull the dash apart trying to find the source. Watched this video first, ordered the part (bearing) on EBay and just installed with your guidance. No more rattle and a $22 fix. Thank you Jeremy!

[@JeremyRemele]

Steve, glad to hear I was able to help and that you tackled the job with success. Cheers mate.

[@justininman3221]

How long does this fix seam to last?

[@kevinoconnell8242]

Nice to see things on a well made video. I had this issue way back when and the fix then was the ISS alone no mention of the bearing. Now time for the bearing and a new style ISS and this video will make that a lot easier, thanks....

[@hammerhead6537]

Getting ready to do this job, found your video and how lucky I was. Thank you for making it.

[@dimontank]

Very Informative step by step video and explanation! Thank you for the efforts! Going to perform that to my '02 Tahoe ;) Internet suggests to secure the steering wheel in place using its lock feature or fastening with the seatbelts..will look into this.

[@softail2k3]

Your video helped me. I was afraid you was going to get aggravated and stop videoing but you hung in there. Thanks!

[@JeremyRemele]

softail2k3 Thank you! Glad to hear it was useful to someone.

[@tomsmith3799]

Thank you so much for taking the time and making this video it was a great help to me

[@codyolds4101]

You saved my life with that wrench trick thanks much great job great video

[@richardkawasaki7719]

To get the new part on, I used a short piece (about 3 to 4 inches) of schedule 40 1" PVC pipe to tap it in once you get it started on the shaft. Worked like a charm. Make sure the part is aligned properly for the last 1/4". Mine got stuck, and I rotated it 180° then it went in easy.

[@trevorjameson3213]

This is great, thank you very much for going to the trouble of making this video. I was able to fix my rattle!

[@danccizula6095]

I used a 35mm deep axle nut socket to use as a slight dead blow. It fits the inside of the bearing housing and around the steering shaft. Hope this helps, it worked for me!

[@JeremyRemele]

I will keep that in mind in case this ever comes up again. Thanks for the suggestion brother.

[@207shenanigans]

Awesome video, best one out there by far. Just did this in my driveway, 35 minutes including tool cleanup. Thanks man!

[@tonyman2c]

Excellent filming of the problem.

[@arthursellena9767]

THANKS!!!! Saving me a lot of money during COVID. Stay safe!!

[@Orbitman901]

After an hour of trying to put the Dorman piece in, I couldn't get it the last 3/4 inch. So I came up with a plan to use a deep socket (30mm) as a ram to press it on the rest of the way. I didn't need to use a hammer or anything else, just tap the part with the socket. If you do this, use a socket large enough that if is putting force on the outer rim of NEAR the bearing and not the bearing itself. Had it installed in a couple minutes.

[@VanillahGarillah]

Loop your seat belt through the bottom of your steering wheel and then lock the belt into the anchor....push the seat back and your steering wheel isn't going to move while you work on these parts.

[@Goodshaft]

Great Video DUDE , very well done !!!

[@JeremyRemele]

Thanks man!

[@antoniomancini4894]

Really good information thank you I have a 2005 that noise drives me nuts going to be fixing on that soon

[@jimmoi8534]

Good info was gonna replace upper and lower shafts to try to get rid of sound thanks Bud ,(same heat here in bc canada just add mosquitos )

[@courtneycouch6041]

You're a good man, thanks Jeremy !

[@JeremyRemele]

Thank you Courtney

[@gtb81.]

had the same issue and bought a new bearing, though the old one wasn't worn out it was only loose inside the column, so i just re-greased the old one and put some electrical tape on the outside of it. seems to be working fine and i've got a new one in case. Both were just as loose and the new one seemed a cheaper product.

[@julioLtrailero]

Thanks for sharing this video 👍👍

[@OSCARANDRES039]

Thanks for the vid. It help me out as well. However, I did notice that you did not install the sensor that goes over the bearings housing

[@nolapeck]

Thanks for the tip. 30 minutes to install.

[@02mp9696]

Spit on it!! Lol always works. All the gm's ive had had same issue. I just lived with it. But now its time to change mine. so annoying. Lol

[@dealerauctionnightmare4689]

I did this yesterday to an 07 and it is a pain to get installed. I used a 1-1/8" deep socket along with a pry bar to install after I got it started by hand.

[@keemo830]

Anybody who's doing it right now here and 2024 You have to keep tapping on it with whatever you can tap on it with and it'll slowly go back up in there. He's right, they're right, it is a bear but it can be done. Lot of satisfaction when it's all done with and relief.

[@anthonygonzalez1147]

After you installed the bearing did you ever try to wiggle the steering shaft itself, not the one that stick out into the engine bay, but the one that's literlly connected to the steering wheel. I did this on my truck recently and noticed that even though the bearing was a tight fit and does not move at all, the shaft/pole connected to the steering wheel does still, it bothers me and I'm not sure if that ho it's supposed to be, for I don't remember it doing that with the recent GM bearing.

[@user-kf9fj9wm6h]

This was a great help.

[@ridered7262]

So worth doing this bearing, Just did mine and feels like a new truck in the steering and no more noise.

[@grizzy7469]

What is the part # on that? I found two on auto store places online. One is lighter green and one is a darker green. I don’t know what the difference is. I just bought a used 2004 chevy 1500 with 108,000 miles and it will pop every once in a while when I turn. Please and thanks.

[@kismofer1]

thanks so much....i will try this. 👍🏻

[@susanmott1581]

best video out there

[@ericizgayformen]

DUDE YOU ARE THE FUCKIN MAN. I was about to light this damn truck on fire I could not figure out for the life of me where the hell the rattle was coming from. You’re a life saver.

[@cfmechanic]

Does this make noise just rolling down the road like a rhythmic ticking

[@woodworm3615]

I've done this twice. My 1500 got this. Fixed everything else. Someone steals it off driveway at my house in great neighborhood. Gone never saw again. My GMC 2500 had this too. Fixed! QUESTION: I saw in your video you put some headers on! What brand/no headaches install/cost are these? I'm interested in some shorts for my truck. Thanks.

[@roltyd22]

Great video!!!

[@christopheryocum4171]

Replaced mine with the Dorman bearing and it lasted one week.. Started making a clicking - grinding sound, couple days after that the clunking started. After the fight to install it you can say I'm not real happy with Dorman right now.

[@randalwc]

Change your shaft also with the new GM part number 19329330, depending on how bad your shaft has failed, your bearing may last no time at all...the failure is a bad design of the steering shaft by GM, so your anger may be misdirected. Also there was a recall on that shaft...but the new GM after the bankruptcy probably wont honor it.

[@bagged91s10]

Great video going to do mine now thank u ..... 👍

[@JeremyRemele]

Have fun!

[@CM-yr9zd]

You answered/FIXED my issue......THANK YOU.....TO search for the part....whats the name to ask the dealer???

[@Shahbazkhan-dn5wh]

Good job buddy 👌🏻👌🏻

[@Whooperguide]

Be sure that the old bearing race cap come off the shaft before installing the new one. Mine didn’t and the new part would seat. Broke the new one while trying to get it back out. Then had to fish both bearing race caps out of the inner shaft.

[@x-man5056]

Anybody know if this is a problem S-10's also?

[@mmaattppllaayy]

Unrelated but I noticed your longtubes installed in this video. Would you be able to post a pic or video of the way you connected them to your factory exhaust tubing?

[@JeremyRemele]

No worries man! Just uploaded a video specifically covering this. Should be finished processing here in just a few minutes.

[@bryanv7657]

Did this job last weekend on my 04 Sierra 1500 4x4 Not sure why you had to take so much stuff apart; I only removed the gas pedal and disconnected the intermediate shaft at base of column from inside the truck. The intermediate shaft slides down to give enough clearance (barely) to get the old bearing assy out and the new one in. I didn't remove my lower dash trim or anything. I did, however, use my seat belt looped through the steering wheel as my truck no longer has working steering column lock (thank you, Albuquerque crackhead thieves for breaking it while attempting to steal the truck)

[@rascal728]

I have a 2007 chevy silverado extended cab that vibrates when I break and at very low speeds. I replaced the outer tie rod that was lose and replaced the stabilizer link. I also replaced all rotors and drums and all breaks but problem is still there. truck vibrates at very low speeds when I break at low speeds but not when i break hard. Any advice would be appreciated thanks.

[@MediocreMedic123]

It’s your exhaust o ring! It took me forever to find that out on my truck

[@jaydee_2299]

Gonna work on mines today.. wish me luck.

[@ehsanali251]

Not sure if it's just the bearing or the compete steering column.

[@DanielEvans-ye7cp]

I know this is an older post but these can be a nightmare to get off and on. Do yourself a favor and remove the gas pedal to get more room to work and if it doesn't slide off that last several inches be prepared to lose a lot of sanity trying to get it out. Didn't have to much of an issue getting the new one back in place but the steering shaft has to be perfectly aligned use a pry bar then wiggle the steering wheel and it will help get in place. Even the 15mm bolt holding it in place was a mother to get out, it took an impact to get it off guessing had some pretty aggressive thread locker on it.

[@tomray6252]

The clock spring will be fine if the str wheel moves, just don't attach everything if it went a full 360 either way.

[@flat9design]

If you heat the new bearing under a light bulb it expands and is easier to get on.

[@discgolfjunkie32]

I had little faith in the wrench idea but it worked! Pita

[@rolandgutierrez813]

Wow Jeremy , thaaanks , i did not know it was that easy ! i have a 2003 Silverado and the steering does a clunk just Like that too , its kind of annoying , what brand company of bearing did you use ? thanks again !

[@fcelp]

great job

[@JeremyRemele]

Thanks Emilio

[@DjStalin100]

Part number for bearing? Thanks for video. Will tackle this job in a few weeks.

[@RedEyedPatriot]

I just bought the Dorman bearing yesterday...ill post the part number for you in the morning

[@flat9design]

These things are a real pain. I replaced mine with a Dorman bearing last year and it has already failed. I'm curious if your new bearing is holding up, or did I get a defective part??

[@JeremyRemele]

It started to make noises after about a year unfortunately :/ Not as bad as before, but still crappy I'm going to have todo this again.

[@prayformojo1117]

Thanks for this, I already replaced the shaft and it helped partially but over broken pavement or cobblestone it rattles like a bastard. Have the bearing in hand, just needed a guide since I read it was a bitch to swap.

[@KP-qz3fy]

Nice truck

[@hunterusp]

Think I'll try the 2 inch hose clamp around the bearing trick first

[@RedEyedPatriot]

How did that trick work for ya...explain it if you don't mind...ive bought the bearing and upper shaft but haven't tackled it yet....may return the parts if there's a trick to be able hold off on spending that 119 bucks

[@mrppan9599]

I have same pro ken with my ls430..Where can i get the part online? Thx

[@JeremyRemele]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AI9SQA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@keemo830]

I'm sure by now after 6 years you have that fixed. But the reason it was making noise and rattling is because the old one was it long agated and the hole was certainly bigger than the new one. I've done a few of them I have a fleet of '07 Chevys and they all end up rattling.

[@gabrielchaparro1698]

"Pretty demoralizing". Perfectly stated!

[@ernestspriggs5701]

Your were an animal for doing it with one hand but I appreciate the video

[@tukngarage4370]

Could I buy this at autozone?

[@BUCKSHOT74]

What are them wheels?

[@MrAbdulmjid]

Thanks

[@extorter]

Haha I hate doing this, I've had to do it twice and going on a third time here shortly. Major pain in the butt to He-Man the new bearing back in.

[@blakekvale4059]

Did it seem to help the loose steering or just the clunk noise? Thanks for the help, I feel the same way. Makes it feel like a buggy.

[@JeremyRemele]

Helped slightly with the loose steering, and dramatically with the clunk noise. I think my gearbox needs tightened up a bit, might take some slack out of the steering.

[@manstang351]

So what was the time frame on doing this??? Looks easy.

[@JeremyRemele]

I'd say if I went back to do this, it would take me half an hour to install from start to finish.

[@BeardedCheif]

So basically, the bearing is the only part i need then? I've got that annoying clunk as well and thought it might be the steering shaft also

[@ehsanali251]

I have the same problem with my 2004 gmc sierra 2500hd clunking sound when going over speed bumps. My mechanic told me that I need a new steering column, not sure it's just the bearing or the compete steering column.

[@yvespotvin6438]

put the seat belt hold it in place then back up seat

[@BuceGar]

Jesus, I needed to take Dramamine. Your camera work is brutal.

[@JeremyRemele]

Sorry dude. It was with my iPhone.

[@chrisv4640]

Is it a normal thing for you to work on your car barefoot?

[@jeremys1074]

What kind of headers are they can you still get to your plugs easily

[@JeremyRemele]

Absolutely. They're Pacesetter headers. Fit great, look great, no issues with them.

[@jeremyeubanks2387]

Was the shaft a new part also or just the bearing

[@JeremyRemele]

Just the plastic bearing.

[@andrewatkinson3802]

what part of az u live in need help with that

[@JeremyRemele]

59th Ave & Thunderbird - Glendale, AZ. Hit up Dylan Klaas with CavalryAutomotive - www.cavalryautomotive.com

[@Aaronaaron2121]

changed shaft and bearing still rattling any help?

[@JeremyRemele]

Return the bearing and get a new one. Also check the lower steering column shaft.

[@The_Ed_Hodgers]

@@JeremyRemele I haven’t changed mine yet but I ordered the bearing and upper intermediate steering shaft. Will that fix it

[@fayezelwir5429]

So lets get this straight how am i sure if its the shaft to replace or the bearing or should i do both

[@fayezelwir5429]

Bczz every search i did the shaft needs lubrication or replacment

[@JeremyRemele]

My apologies for the late reply, if you get under your dash and grab the steering column shaft, if you can wiggle it, THAT wiggle means the bearing I replaced in this video is worn out. If you turn your steering feeling and hear a muffled clunking noise, that means the other half of the shaft is worn out and needs replaced.

[@keejayjackson1332]

How big your lift and what brand

[@JeremyRemele]

It's a Procomp 6 inch.

[@elmarmeliksoy9029]

👍👍👍

[@tripp121283]

The way you describe the noise is dead on. It sounds like my truck is falling apart. I thought maybe it was a ball joint but they're tight and greased. So I narrowed it down to something in the dash behind the steering wheel. The steering is tight inside the cab. But when I go into the engine bay and wiggle that shaft it has play and makes that god awful noise.

[@tripp121283]

I think with me its the shaft u joint thats loose. I'll replace the bearing too but now I have to figure out how that comes out

[@mikegarrison889]

nice gauge cluster

[@JeremyRemele]

Thanks man!

[@triplesixone615]

Lol sounds like me fixing shit on my truck

[@JeremyRemele]

Haha hell yeah broski

[@Jerrodtong1997]

Could this be the same for a Chevy avalanche to? Mine rattles all day 🤣

[@homegrownluv8106]

If you would of put the nut and bolt back on the steering wheel you could of had some leverage

[@Zombie-qp6sd]

What’s the part number?

[@1993solace]

Zombie 7465 905512

[@JeremyRemele]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AI9SQA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1