Front end rattles extremely loudly when going over any size bump. Took it to a shop yesterday, and they have no idea what the cause is. They said that everything is tight as far as all of the steering linkages/ball joints go. Any suggestions?
It's more of a slapping rattle that the clunking noise that a torsion bar bushing would make. It's driving me nuts.Torsion bar bushings?
By the way, I encourage you to go to home page and to Introduction and give us some info about yourself and pics of your 2006 Sierra K2500HD.Front end rattles extremely loudly when going over any size bump. Took it to a shop yesterday, and they have no idea what the cause is. They said that everything is tight as far as all of the steering linkages/ball joints go. Any suggestions?
As what @ORVietVet wrote plus if there doesn't seem to be anything going like bump steer, it can be wheel covers, or brake pads.It's more of a slapping rattle that the clunking noise that a torsion bar bushing would make. It's driving me nuts.
doneBy the way, I encourage you to go to home page and to Introduction and give us some info about yourself and pics of your 2006 Sierra K2500HD.
I already replaced it and the bearing at the bottom of the steeruing column. It had the noise before I replaced those parts. I did discover that the noise does not occur while braking. I removed both front wheels to see if the calipers were loose, but they were not. I just bought the truck 2 months ago, and haven't gone through it completely for routine maintenance tasks yet.Intermediate shaft on steering column.1.remove bolt holding both pieces together.2. slide top piece towards firewall. 3. With needlenose pliers remove clip in top piece. 4. Stick hose of grease gun (Manuel) inside and give it 10 good pumps.5. move shaft back and forth several times.6. put clip back in and reassemble shaft with bolt. Should fix shaft rattle. Ok to use heavy wheel bearing grease. G.M
Used a light lithium,stuff wears out. Only takes 15 minutes. Piece comes apart beside drivers exhaust manifold.
They might have left the clips out when replacing pads.I already replaced it and the bearing at the bottom of the steeruing column. It had the noise before I replaced those parts. I did discover that the noise does not occur while braking. I removed both front wheels to see if the calipers were loose, but they were not. I just bought the truck 2 months ago, and haven't gone through it completely for routine maintenance tasks yet.