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L99problems · 06-07-2018, 09:22 PM

Last week I installed some long tube headers on my 2010 SS. I did the work myself and when I put the drivers side header in I carefully disconnected the steering shaft and moved it out of the way to allow room for the header to fit. When I was done I carefully reconnected it and tightened it down by hand nice and snug. Now I’ve noticed that the steering wheel or column clicks when turning right. Most noticeable when stopped when I turn the wheel either direction. Will do it when the car is off as well. There is definitely play somewhere whether the steering shaft or column or wheel. Trying to figure out where to start.. could I have damaged the clock spring or something? It’s not the shaft hitting the headers either.. there is plenty of clearance. I can rock the wheel right to left and it will click click click. Any help is appreciated.

GM OSHAWA · 06-07-2018, 10:01 PM

When the clock spring is damaged your horn tone will not sound in most instances.From reading your post I would say you spun the clock spring when you removed the steering shaft. Next time insert a locking pin into the underside of your steering column to prevent the steering wheel from turning thus preventing damaging the clock spring ( coil ) . Hope you find this helpful.

L99problems · 06-07-2018, 10:11 PM

Thank you for the help, I felt like I was very careful when disconnecting and reconnecting the shaft. I guess I may have damaged the clockspring somehow still. Next question is how hard/expensive would it be to repair?

L99problems · 06-07-2018, 10:13 PM

Edit: Horn works normally...

1Coopgt · 06-08-2018, 08:23 PM

Knuckle on the steering shaft may be hitting the header. Do some searches. I think from reading it is kind of common. You may have to dent the head pipe for clearance .

HawkeyeZL1 · 06-09-2018, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Coopgt

Knuckle on the steering shaft may be hitting the header. Do some searches. I think from reading it is kind of common. You may have to dent the head pipe for clearance .

This.
When I added headers to my 95 Z28 the knuckle on the shaft was rubbing. Took it out and used a grinder to remove some of the knuckle, no more rubbing.

06-07-2018, 09:22 PM	#1
L99problems Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 59	Steering wheel clicking Last week I installed some long tube headers on my 2010 SS. I did the work myself and when I put the drivers side header in I carefully disconnected the steering shaft and moved it out of the way to allow room for the header to fit. When I was done I carefully reconnected it and tightened it down by hand nice and snug. Now I’ve noticed that the steering wheel or column clicks when turning right. Most noticeable when stopped when I turn the wheel either direction. Will do it when the car is off as well. There is definitely play somewhere whether the steering shaft or column or wheel. Trying to figure out where to start.. could I have damaged the clock spring or something? It’s not the shaft hitting the headers either.. there is plenty of clearance. I can rock the wheel right to left and it will click click click. Any help is appreciated.

06-08-2018, 08:23 PM	#5
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	Knuckle on the steering shaft may be hitting the header. Do some searches. I think from reading it is kind of common. You may have to dent the head pipe for clearance . __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

06-07-2018, 10:01 PM	#2
GM OSHAWA Drives: GM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oshawa Posts: 1	When the clock spring is damaged your horn tone will not sound in most instances.From reading your post I would say you spun the clock spring when you removed the steering shaft. Next time insert a locking pin into the underside of your steering column to prevent the steering wheel from turning thus preventing damaging the clock spring ( coil ) . Hope you find this helpful.

06-07-2018, 10:11 PM	#3
L99problems Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 59	Thank you for the help, I felt like I was very careful when disconnecting and reconnecting the shaft. I guess I may have damaged the clockspring somehow still. Next question is how hard/expensive would it be to repair?

06-07-2018, 10:13 PM	#4
L99problems Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 59	Edit: Horn works normally...