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Originally Posted by Softball60
Never had to deal with steering wheel issues but here we go.
Recently when driving down the road when I hit a bump I get a metal banging sound coming up through the steering column. I have not touched the steering over the past 10 yrs but have gone through all of the suspension and it has been replaced.
Is this coming from inside the steering box and possibly gears or bearing or????
Please hit me with your comments.
Thanks
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Most likely it's the steering coupler. The rubber eventually rots and you get metal to metal contact, especially over a bump as you describe. It's a bear to replace - really difficult to get a wrench in it, you need to take the steering column down and there is a good chance you'll strip the Allen bolts getting them loose.
They're possible to rebuild, but probably not recommended.
If you decided to try, here's a thread -
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/sl-forum/321475-replaced-steering-coupler-my-r107.html