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Originally Posted by rsmith8411
I have a 96 C3500 and it has a weird "clunk" in the power steering that only happens when I first start the vehicle moving. It does it one time and then doesn't do it again until I let the vehicle rest for at least 5 minutes. If I stop for gas, it will do it when I restart the vehicle moving or any other such time after it rests. It is definitely not a whine or a belt type noise - it's a metallic type clunking noise. Suggestions for what this could be?
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It only happens when you start moving, or when you first turn? If it only does it when you first move, try shifting between drive and reverse a few times and see if it does it then. It would probably be a loose U-joint if it is when your first start moving.
If it really is in the steering, I assume you checked the balljoints, tie rod, drag link, wheel bearings, and the gear box to make sure it's tight against the frame?