Once you connect the intermediate shaft to the steering wheel and the steering box, put in the two bolts and then turn the steering wheel 90 degrees to expose the threaded end of the bolt under the steering wheel. Then you can use a ratchet to tighten the nut under the steering column.
@scruffydog9006 жыл бұрын
If you want to make this job as painless as possible, remove the driver's seat (two bolts, two nuts, one conenctor), and then remove the accelerator pedal (2 - 12MM and 3 10MM, one connector). This gives you all the room you need to remove the old steering column bearing and install a new one. Lay a blanket down over where the seat goes for extra comfort.
@tleb8111 Жыл бұрын
I fixed my rattling noise with a zip tie. I have the original white plastic part. It was rattling inside the metal tube so I zip tied it to the bracket right next to it. The constant tension stopped the noise!
@Thatfireguy133 жыл бұрын
If your working on a duramax, take the inner plastic wheel well out and it’ll expose the steering shaft from the side. The plumbing for the turbo and stuff are in the way if you try tackling it from above.
@montysimon28812 жыл бұрын
FYI, If you align the steering wheel turned 90 from straight to begin with, so that the bolts at the upper and lower connections are accessible vertically, then hold it there firmly with your seat belt, you don't have to fuss with a wrench and can remove / replace the bolts more easily using a ratchet and socket.
@kanakamaoli964210 ай бұрын
Thanks for the information, I already learned a few tricks to make this job a lot easier by watching your video
@toddmiller33872 жыл бұрын
Did mine on my 99 gmc Sierra what a difference. No more clunking, quite as could be...So happy with results..
@marsuce31412 жыл бұрын
How
@bearmt52876 жыл бұрын
Yo. Thanks for making this vid. I did this repair last night and it was easy after watching you. Undo the connection in the engine compartment first. Then turn the wheel 90 degrees to remove the nut in the passenger compartment.
@fixinggrace5 жыл бұрын
Very well explained and worked through. I need to do this on my truck and this helps greatly.
@dimontank6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Just changed the Dorman shaft on my 2002 Tahoe. All went without any problem. I was expecting problem with inserting the new shaft into the lower shaft but with the help of my friend I managed to do that pretty easy. The only thing is that I do not have the Torque wrench, so I hand tightened it and will ask my fellow mechanic to tighten it asap. Cheers!
@MrEAG5 жыл бұрын
This is a great video I'm going to replace my intermediate steering shaft in my 2000 GMC Savana van 3500 I've done plenty intermediate shafts but this was well video was will explain and give me ideas on how I can take care of my repair a quicker way thanks again
@dayvidfoss4743 жыл бұрын
I wanted to say thank you. I just bought 04 2500HD it has this exact problem 197436 miles. Good video
@flintdafur4 жыл бұрын
Great directions. Performed this job on a 2006 Silverado. The only thing is that I could not get the new sleave with the bearings on so I put the new bearings into the old sleeve and it slipped on perfectly. The clunk is gone. thanks great video
@Bullsnot36 жыл бұрын
Well done video, those are hard camera angles. I see a lot of people replace the shaft and the bearing. For me, I did just the bearing only and it took care of it for me. No more CLUNK! :-)
@DarrenWS64 жыл бұрын
Great video, definitely my symptoms. Your camera angles and views are helpful. It looks easy enough to do at home, thanks!
@kurtregulinski10887 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Excellent Video! Took Me An Hour To change mine all thanks to your video!!!!
@marklewis96353 жыл бұрын
U rock, wish I'd run across this video many dollars ago.
@kwikslvr733 жыл бұрын
watched this video today....great info. I going to be taking my seat out for other reasons and do the bearing then. Just have to figure out a way to hold the steering wheel with no seat belt!! Great video thanks!
@rolandasebedo26913 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your skilled explanation and filming.
@SevenFortyOne3 жыл бұрын
Glad this helped!
@John-xh9cl Жыл бұрын
Before you do anything, take cover off top of steering column, where the red flasher button is, and then start the truck and turn the wheel until you see a T-25 torx head screw. Probably loose? Turn wheel other direction until you see another T-25 torx head screw. Mine were just about to fall out. It’s the tilt steering joint. Good luck.
@stephenowen16445 жыл бұрын
I wish there was a video on this for a 93. Great video@
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
Should be pretty similar I would think
@Jtwn5615 жыл бұрын
Great video, well done! Still can’t figure out how u got in there with the camera! 👍😎
@1jasonover5 жыл бұрын
some parts diagrams show that special bolt (with the sidewall to prevent turning) as a regular bolt. Other show the nut having that sidewall on it. Yet others, like mine, show a regular bolt and regular nut. So odd. Great video, thanx
@robertveeneman9229Ай бұрын
Every video I see, you guys just leisurely push that intermediate shaft out of the way. Not me. Mine wouldn't budge. Holy carp is it a pita if it doesn't easily move.
@byfieldmichael19923 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to unplug your battery and leave it for 15 minutes before you work on this part, You are Working really close to the airbag.
@martinrodriquez33042 ай бұрын
Nonsense, if you’re that worried just unplug both cables and hold the cables together for one minute
@extorter6 жыл бұрын
wow gj not breaking the new bearing lol. i feel your pain with that god dang thing. much cursing was had when i had to get the new one back in
@extorter6 жыл бұрын
i just ordered a new bearing and intermediate shaft, as i didn't replace the shaft when i replaced the bearing last year. wish me luck for round 2 lol
@extorter6 жыл бұрын
success, truck drives a hell of alot better. bearing wasnt such a pain in the ass this time. took about 15-20 min of swearing and i ended up cracking the plastic a tiny bit.
@camofpvreviews49855 жыл бұрын
yeah I felt like selling it when i was installing that bearing . lol
@1jasonover5 жыл бұрын
you have a lot of room under the dash. On my silverado the gas pedal makes it very difficult to work down there. You'd think they would be the same
@FreeStuffPlease5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Best one I found so far.
@robertmartinez88914 жыл бұрын
I just watched how you replaced the bearing for the steering shaft, and since you were there you adjusted the gear box, and so can you say WHY you had to do that ? please does that take away any lose movement on the steering wheel ? and is that to be done when the pitman bracket that connect to the ball joint underneath is replaced ? I will look for your reply on your next input. Thank you every thing else well explained
@SevenFortyOne4 жыл бұрын
I posted the videos in reverse order of what you should do. First check the pitman arm and tie rods for looseness and wear. Then check the steering shaft and bearing, then tighten the steering box adjustment. I did all this becuse the steering was loose and sloppy.
@terryspinks58414 жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne 91 s10 steering colunm upper shaft nuckle. Popped off. How do you get it back in. Tilt. That plastic nuckle t thingy
@strictlyCONTENT3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks!
@kevinr51875 жыл бұрын
Nice work buddy. How long did this job take you? I have some slop in the steering on my 02 Tahoe 190K miles and recently changed my pitman and Idler arms, of course by referencing your video, it seemed to help a little. My next thing is going to be changing the inner and outer tie rods, if this does not get rid of the slop. This job, steering shaft and bushing, will be next on the list. Sure appreciate all the videos.
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bud - I appreciate the support and kind words! This job only took 30 to 45 minutes (not counting the extra time due to setting up the camera and such). Good luck with your tahoe!
@scottcsirke3365 жыл бұрын
Great vidio Steve really!! Now its time for me to get it done.
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill! As you saw, its not too bad of a job to tackle.
@meganbyrd5646 Жыл бұрын
Is it safe to drive on a bad steering column bearing?
@phillipboothe33646 жыл бұрын
What could cause your steering wheel to be really loose and have a lot of play in it or it will cause it to move all the way up and all the way down all the way to the left and all the way to the right?????
@eddieslave6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vid very detailed
@zmoorer Жыл бұрын
Is it possible I only need to replace the bearing and not the shaft? Is there a way to tell?
@SevenFortyOne Жыл бұрын
I think I showed it in the video. Have someone turn the wheel slightly and look at the shaft while they do. If it's worn you'll see the play in the joint.
@zmoorer Жыл бұрын
@SevenFortyOne thank you and I will check that.
@elchistarugo47943 жыл бұрын
Great job man.
@SevenFortyOne3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@jalisiense687 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SevenFortyOne!!!!. I Have a Lifted 2006 LT 4X4 Cloth Seats Suburban for 6 Months and need this repair and some others too. Was 115.000 Miles on it. SOME REPAIRS WERE DONE. on may 2017 ( UPPER and LOWER ball joins ) ( Front and Rear Brakes Pads and Rotors Disc. ) ( Front Sway Bar Links.) (AC Belt Tensioner and belt ) ( SERPENTINE MOTOR BELT ) BELT TENSIONER PULLEY) ( IDLER PULLEY ) After the front work was done, I started hearing a noise. And at low speed the traction active letter ALERT come on it and the motor is not accelerate. I have to take my foot off the pedal and then accelerate again for the Traction Active letter turn off and for the motor to run normal. Not sure why this happens. please help me with this problem. THANK YOU AGAIN.
@SevenFortyOne7 жыл бұрын
I'm new to these trucks so I'm not sure what would cause your problem. You could try going to the tahoe-yukon forum and ask for help there.
@erwins.70073 жыл бұрын
Will a bad steering shaft bearing cause road wander?
@SevenFortyOne3 жыл бұрын
Not by itself I wouldn't think...but I'm not an expert
@rickygray77675 жыл бұрын
Did you have adjustable brake and gas pedals? Great video thank you.
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
No, they are fixed pedals
@marcfaucher-rt9lg Жыл бұрын
If your going to have music have something good like Tool, or Slayer. Thanks!
@jampackedfamilycountrylivi80222 жыл бұрын
Great video
@bogerti5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, it helped me a lot. My problem is that the clunking comes back ofter just a few miles of driving... I first changed only the shaft, then when it came back I changed the bearing as well. Same thing happened. Anyone else experienced this? I've used dorman parts for shaft and bearing.
@wasupchristo5 жыл бұрын
Use OEM
@bogerti5 жыл бұрын
Thanks I did at last. Now its fine 👍🏻
@wasupchristo5 жыл бұрын
@@bogerti oh good ya just did mine today cracked the outside a little bit on the bearing hopefully doesn't screw it up seems good for now:)
@Jiggashmu4 жыл бұрын
My new replacement bearing doesn't spin smooth. It 'clicks' or 'notches' as you spin it. Is this how it's supposed to be?
@SevenFortyOne4 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure, I don't remember how mine was but I think it should be smooth
@Jiggashmu4 жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne thanks for the response! I bought another one just in case, Dorman this time. I need this fixed before I take a 1200 mile trip next week. Sure seems to me like it should spin smoothly.
@danielcera86702 жыл бұрын
Awsome. Good info
@shanecrites73213 жыл бұрын
I tried replacing this bearing and the collar broke off and didn't leave me much to get ahold of to pull the rest of the bearing out. Any advice for that?
@kidkrusher19962 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me.. how did you end up fixing it?
@rcreapers93724 жыл бұрын
Did this take care of the steering wheel play?
@SevenFortyOne4 жыл бұрын
I had bad ball joints too...this helped but the real problem was the ball joints
@balsonnaoshekpam56804 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Yippa3914 жыл бұрын
Cannot get the damn nshaft back in column. I'm 6 6. Under dash not good!!!!
@yosfq88742 жыл бұрын
شكرا لك سوف اطبق الشرح 🌹💜
@mikeb63865 жыл бұрын
Shortly after buying a new 2002 Silverado I had this problem. Took it to dealer and all they did was grease it according to what their service bulletin said. This happened several times but it always came back shortly. Then just when the 36000 mile warranty elasped the dealer told me that a revise part came out but I would have to pay. I said ok I will do anything to get this thing to stop the rattling. It was 140 dollars at the time. It worked until 100k miles now it's started again. This is the reason no more GM trucks for me. They kept producing trucks with the same crappy parts.
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
I like Toyota myself...but they generally cost alot more than an equivalent GM product on the used market. I had a Dodge Dakota for many years...that was a good truck except for the rot problems it developed. No matter what you get there is always a compromise...
@mikeb63865 жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne Yes, I am looking forward to buying a Tundra. They believe in constant improvement so if they have a problem they fix it instead of doing the same thing for numerous years. At least what I think now.
@MegaHowtoMan5 жыл бұрын
I love the engines on these. 250k easy. 21 dollars on Amazon for the bearing
@v6mustang5515 жыл бұрын
So I guess your steering box adjustment didn’t work?
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
No - the real culprit ended up being my ball joints
@v6mustang5515 жыл бұрын
SevenFortyOne hmm, interesting. The problem I’m having is the steering clunk, loose steering, it follows lines in the road, and gets the death wobble when towing on roads with potholes
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
Sounds like multiple problems. I'd check all the ball joints, the steering shaft and the steering box. The steering boxes are known to wear out on these trucks
@pcxdrone2 жыл бұрын
good video
@wmholden36 жыл бұрын
I really want to know how long this lasted. How soon did it start to clunk again?
@SevenFortyOne6 жыл бұрын
Still clunk free as of 10/2/2018
@wmholden36 жыл бұрын
SevenFortyOne Excellent News! Thanks
@MrEAG5 жыл бұрын
The whole time you were driving it look like you were going in a circle because your steering wheel was facing lift the whole time
@samuelfoote91357 жыл бұрын
ThankYou!😁
@debbieharding59665 жыл бұрын
Would this be the same as the Chevy Blazer
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
Depends on what type of blazer. An old school full size blazer is probably similar, but the newer smaller trail blazers are probably a little different.
@2tmacisback4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2006 GMC 3/4 ton diesel, 125,000 miles. In looking over the internet this us such a prominent problem I feel strongly that it should be a recall fir many years. I went to my local dealer, no recalls. Very disappointed in GM!!!!!
@joerahn11212 жыл бұрын
Why the music?
@jemau24 жыл бұрын
I hate that bar being in my way
@EpilepsyWarning4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video thank you
@luamayav4 жыл бұрын
Can't hear a godamn thing over your keys! Omg lol
@motatochip29807 жыл бұрын
Don't forget escalade
@SevenFortyOne7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reminder! I did forget about Escallade - and Avalanche too.
@robertwest76557 жыл бұрын
I have the same exact problem but my mechanic seems to believe it is the LOWER steering shaft ( Dorman 425‑187 Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft ) the part seems to run between $240-$350. Anyone with some input on this I would greatly appreciate it.
@Radiowild7 жыл бұрын
That noise would have driven me nuts! Better now eh?
@SevenFortyOne7 жыл бұрын
yessir! A few more minor bugs to iron out and she'll be like a new Tee-ruck.
@peterbollox69283 жыл бұрын
Why the crap music
@ZedChop4 жыл бұрын
Moline n
@iurypravdin29766 жыл бұрын
+1
@edchevy97763 жыл бұрын
typical GM NOTHING LAST
@rdlaw88685 жыл бұрын
GM had a recall in those in 02 or 03. They just packed them with heavy grease instead of replacing it . Good video. thanks.
@greggb14163 жыл бұрын
Great video...!
@balsonnaoshekpam56804 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@GregHuston3 жыл бұрын
Perfectly laid out video explaining how to replace these parts! The Drive By Wire trucks will need the pedal mounting bracket removed to get the shaft out. It's just 5, 10mm headed bolts and once out of the way it makes quick work of getting the shaft out. This job was
@denniswomack34855 жыл бұрын
While installing the new bearing, if you put a long bolt thru the steering shaft hole that holds the intermediate shaft in place you can pry against that and the bearing will slide right into place.
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks!
@speedstuffllc3025 жыл бұрын
For those with Duramax trucks there is a boost pipe that makes it tougher from under the hood. Mine is lifted and I pulled out the fender well and access was SILLY easy
Very helpful video man. I sprayed the crap out of that shaft with WD40 and the bearing was MUCH easier to put in
@kenswitzer41335 жыл бұрын
Got to do this myself. Thank you for showing some difficulty that can make you cus. Great video.👍👍👍👍😄
@ks50five3 жыл бұрын
Unless the music was intended to cover up any swearing, you can do without it. Otherwise, you have the best video on KZbin regarding this sterring problem. Very in detail. Now I'm ready to tackle mine. Thanks a bunch!!
@williamd69673 жыл бұрын
Fyi always pack the new bearing orrr you will be doing this again in a couple of years.Cheep ass crap.
@flat9design5 жыл бұрын
I found that putting the new carrier bearing under a light bulb for 20 minutes made installation easier.
@handos473 жыл бұрын
I just watched your video and I congratulate you it is what I was looking for. I have a question the nut by the bearing is torque as the one on the lower side at 35 ft-lb? thanks a lot for your really good explanation on this project. I hope I get a respond.
@SevenFortyOne3 жыл бұрын
You'll have to check a factory service manual for the correct torque, i don't know what it should be
@mrcee65126 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@lulop0228822 жыл бұрын
Best video on replacing these parts. I just changed my steering wheel bearing and the shaft. Everything went in like butter. For the steering wheel bearing I lubed the hell out of it with silicone paste commonly used to lube o rings. Went in easy, though I still wrestled it for about 10 mins. After that was installed, I then lubed the female portion of the bottom shaft with red grease I use on my tractor and the new intermediate shaft went in even easier. II did have my front seat taken off and gas pedal unscrewed and out of the way on my 2004 Silverado 1500. This made things a whole lot easier. Overall, i spent about 20 mins not counting the time it took me to remove the front seat. Thanks for an awesome video👍🏻👍🏻
@RBG-tr9ce6 жыл бұрын
My new shaft would not fit and my new steering bearing would not fit. I ended up honing the shaft at both ends to a glass finish(I have a knife sharpening business which helped) and even then it took great effort to get it on. The bearing would not go on at all, after an hour I put the old one back on to get the truck running. This job was on a 2007 Silverado Classic, Not much room under the dash.
@anikin19997 ай бұрын
Should have loosened the inside bolt first with the nut facing down. Leaving the bolt intact. Then straighten out the wheel and loosen the outside bolt. That way you can use a ratchet and help prevent you from cutting yourself.
@sean.g45164 жыл бұрын
The 15 on mine under the dash TIGHT AF ! dnt wanna damage anything trying to turn it
@JohnnyBGoode21510 ай бұрын
DO NOT USE A SCREWDRIVER TO PRY THE BEARING BACK INTO THE STEERING COLUMN!!! I TRIED IT TWICE AND BOTH TIMES, THE PLASTIC HOUSING CRACKED BEFORE THE BEARING EVEN MOVED. I GREASED THE HOUSING AND DID IT EXACTLY AS HE EXPLAINED. THEY BOTH BROKE. IT TOOK ME AN EXTRA 2 DAYS TO FINISH THE JOB BECAUSE THE STORE HAD TO REORDER THE PART.
@daronfossett72884 жыл бұрын
You are the Man and thanks for all the info. Enjoy your time off😀😀
@driftwood86135 жыл бұрын
It costs like $40 to have someone properly sew up your seats, that duct tape is disgusting. Com' on man
@SevenFortyOne5 жыл бұрын
Is that all you could find to complain about?
@driftwood86135 жыл бұрын
@@SevenFortyOne yes I wasn't looking for something to complain about though. I have a tape phobia
@jamescalifornia29644 жыл бұрын
Good instruction video. Hope that driver's seat gets repaired ✌😀
@bjarniolafsson84656 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, very detailed and professional. I changed the bearing in my 2003 Z71 Chevy Tahoe after watching the video and the clocking sound is gone, thanks .
@wasupchristo5 жыл бұрын
Oh yes I also used a 15/16 open end wrench to kind of hammer it on had to go buy one of those at AutoZone
@jamesphillips72832 ай бұрын
Then 1 day later with the smaller knuckle the clanking starts again
@phillipgiddens25593 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother best video on here by far!!
@madmartan15 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Your video made this simple. I used a 1" closed end wrench as Gary Moore had suggested to seat the bearing, that also worked amazing! Thanks to you both.
@Axleblacc6663 ай бұрын
I’m having this problem right now and wondering Will this part fit on my 1999 Cadillac Escalade?? So I can order the right one
@SevenFortyOne3 ай бұрын
You'll have to check with someone else...I have no idea
@mikkinikki19025 ай бұрын
another channel says the plastic part is the problem.
@carmac16523 жыл бұрын
GMC Sierra pickup when I make a Left turn . and try to straighten out steering slips . and almost went on to I'm coming traffic ? Any ideas thanks
@NoelBarlau7 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you. Best video on the subject I’ve found.
@Santino0560 Жыл бұрын
Video is okay but do you really need those big ass gloves maybe I’m old fashioned I could never work with gloves