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68gmsee · 08-25-2013, 11:15 AM

I would check the frame and mounting bolts of the steering gear pump closely for hairline cracks or looseness first. Next try grabbing the steering wheel and pulling on it fairly hard to see if it has up and down movement or you could try prying the steering column shaft upwards with a pry bar where it connects to the gearbox. If it has too much movement up and down that may be the problem but I couldn't tell you why.

08-25-2013, 11:15 AM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Clunking noise in steering column I would check the frame and mounting bolts of the steering gear pump closely for hairline cracks or looseness first. Next try grabbing the steering wheel and pulling on it fairly hard to see if it has up and down movement or you could try prying the steering column shaft upwards with a pry bar where it connects to the gearbox. If it has too much movement up and down that may be the problem but I couldn't tell you why. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...