Fix Steering Column Rattle! Silverado 2500HD Wolff Engineering Steering Bearing Install.

[@michaelmccall129]

Just found this video after installing a factory style bearing last week. The factory one is already knocking again and I added extra silicon grease. This is my third bearing and second intermediate shaft on my 2004 1500 since I bought it in 2005. I have now ordered the Wold bearing, I hope it works, tired of hearing the rattle. Thanks for the video, I didn’t even know someone made an aftermarket bearing. This video just popped up in my KZbin feed.

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Thank you for watching. The Wolff bearing is very robust, it won't give you any issues.

[@mariocorral7978]

Amigo podrías dejar algún link o número de serie para conseguir el rodamiento

[@grumpyvetgarage]

@@mariocorral7978 www.wolffeng.com/store/p14/GM109SS_Lower_Steering_Column_Bearing_WITHOUT_Sensor_Housing.html

[@terryigel9144]

Best video I've seen on this install! Thank you!

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Thank you!

[@justjoshnround]

Man I’m glad I found your channel! Super informative and straight to the point!! Thank you for the detailed installs!

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Thank you for watching.

[@Kcducttaper1]

My '03 Silverado 2500hd is 'whining' when I turn the wheel quickly at low speed (think turning into a parking spot). I just ordered a Wolf bearing after watching this video and seeing how much better quality the Wolf bearing is than the original. Nice vid!

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Thanks for watching. The Wolf bearing is a quality product. The low speed whining sounds like a power steering issue. Might be time to look at replacing your power steering pump.

[@daveblackston4835]

Just installed the Is wolf engineering bearing and I am so happy with the out come not too hard to install and absolutely no noise or vibration

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Awesome!

[@DangNguyen-my3wd]

Great video and thanks for the Wolf Engineering bearing tip. I was just about to replace mine with a plastic one until I saw this video. I’ve ordered my Wolf Engineering bearing instead.

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Thank you. Glad I was able to help.

[@miked1428]

Just found your page! Your videos are helping a lot on my LBZ dually! And about to start checking out your videos for the Supra!!

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Glad I was able to help and thanks for watching. A lot of content planned for the future. Hope you enjoy.

[@SilverGorilla1776]

Thanks Grumpy Vet. Looks like a solid part. Has to be better than the original. I’m going to order one. Right now I have it zip tied. Works, but need to replace before it falls apart.

[@grumpyvetgarage]

It's a good part. You won't be disappointed.

[@SilverGorilla1776]

@@grumpyvetgarage Thanks again!

[@dixondeed7315]

Nice, thanks grumpy vet

[@amandazimmerman5128]

Awesome!!

[@allenslade2053]

My 2007 started making noise from the steering shaft with only 49,895 miles, this is the only problem ive had since purchase brand new.

[@Garage_Beers]

Thanks!! Helpful

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@autumnjeserich2689]

I have no idea how my 2500HD has managed to dodge this issue and the pump rub issue on the transfer case even at almost 300k miles.I just swapped a manual transmission into my truck and I took the column out to give me more room to retrofit a gmt400 clutch pedal and I thought I should replace that bearing while its easy to get to, nope my factory bearing in the white plastic is still immaculate. No idea why cause my front suspension isn't in good shape lol

[@grumpyvetgarage]

I know people just like you with no problem using the OEM bearing. Nothing wrong with being lucky. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@gnarlydudebra]

You wouldn’t believe how many vm troops I have seen trouble shoot suspension components for hours because of this bearing. Pretty tricky to diagnose if you aren’t aware of this common issue.

[@grumpyvetgarage]

I believe it. When it is bad, it sounds like the something could be loose in the front suspension.

[@CT9905.]

I have found with the factory bearing, if you were to lubricant the ball bearing’s with silicone grease it will last Much longer.

[@northface484]

Waste of time...Just replace it...With the Wolf....

[@CT9905.]

@ Waste of $, grease is much better and cheaper!

[@northface484]

@@CT9905. LOL...Nope...

[@CT9905.]

@ JA! 😂!!!

[@lauroguerra732]

So after you installed the bearing up in place you tightened the Allen screws correct? And before you installed it you unscrewed them out and put some red loc tite and put them back into place snugged up?

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Yes, once in place you will tighten the allen screws. You will not use Red loctite. They provide a thread locker that is purple in color. I believe it is similar to blue loctite. If you use red, it may never come out again.

[@lauroguerra732]

@@grumpyvetgarage 10-4 thanks

[@AdamAbate]

Good bearing but why didn’t you show how you got it on? Mine will not fit. Freeze bearing heat shaft doesn’t matter. And I do not have a steering position sensor

[@grumpyvetgarage]

I didn't show the it going because of the tight space, but it didn't give any resistance. I lubed up the orings at room temp and it slide in. I don't know about any "steering position sensor". What year truck do you have?

[@mancave7]

Also,... how did you get to set screws? In particular, the back one.

[@kwilson5745]

I watched your video and installed the Wolff bearing. Now, I can't connect the shaft back to the steering wheel. It's not long enough. Any help before I call a wrecker?

[@grumpyvetgarage]

The lower section of the shaft going through the firewall is collapsible, it must be pulled back up to the steering column.it is made to move in and out to take up any movement in the truck from cab to frame mounted steering box.

[@draymorse]

Just received my bearing and I have a question. Do you have to remove a bolt on the steering shaft in the engine area to get the shaft to drop down on the inside? I have a 2006 GMC 2500.

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Thanks for commenting. You do not need to disconnect the shaft in the engine bay. The shaft will telescope down out of the way, under the dash. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@BRED23]

Product says sold out anyway I can get one nowadays? If not I’ll have to settle for the plastic

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Thanks for commenting. Wolf doesn't sell their bearing on any site other than their own. I have no relationship with Wolf, so I couldn't say how long they will be out of stock. It is worth the wait, if you can.

[@Dhoffpa]

Just ran across this video… try going to the website to purchase one and the website doesn’t pull up. Please tell me I can get one somewhere!

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Try this link. www.wolffeng.com/store/p14/GM109SS_Lower_Steering_Column_Bearing_WITHOUT_Sensor_Housing.html

[@Abraham-jf2eo]

I ordered the whole intermediate sharft upper and lower and didn’t realize I can get away with just replacing the bearing itself should I return upper and lower or just replace everything since I have it ?

[@grumpyvetgarage]

Typically a bad intermediate shaft (which contains of two joints and retractable section) makes more of a "clunking" sound and has play in the steering wheel. The Wolff Engineering steering bearing replaces the bearing that supports the shaft above the intermediate shaft and sounds like a rattle or something loose rattling under the dash when bad. With that being said, if you don't have steering wheel play but just a rattle in your steering column, the Wolff bearing will work. If you have play in your steering, you may need to change the upper and lower intermediate shaft as well. Hope that answered your question.

[@rolandlluis3153]

How has the bearing held up ?

[@grumpyvetgarage]

So far it has held up great. It is a very robust unit. Install it and never think about steering column rattle again.

[@enriqueaguilar6101]

Where you order the bearing

[@grumpyvetgarage]

www.wolffeng.com/store/p14/GM109SS_Lower_Steering_Column_Bearing_WITHOUT_Sensor_Housing.html

[@antonioboloniano8688]

Nice video. The detailed explanations were very nice. However, you did not show any of the operations. Did not show the removal of the accelerator pedal, removal of the steering column bolt, removal of the old bearing, installation of the new bearing, etc. watching the removal on the replacement of the parts is the reason most people watch videos, not merely for a verbal explanation. Your videos will jump to the next level of excellence if you show the actual removal and replacement of the parts.

[@northface484]

It's not Rocket Science....

[@antonioboloniano8688]

No, it is not rocket science. Neither is it a podcast. The purpose of the KZbin site is to show pictures and sound. The pictures don't show the parts.

[@northface484]

@@antonioboloniano8688 You don't even own this truck...What are you yammering about...??