What can be making a clicking noise when turning?

1999 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
12,500 MILES
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SMOK1102
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The steering wheel only when 4 wheel drive is engaged on 99 silverado 1500? The noise is not present when in 2 wheel drive. It is a clicking or knocking sound.
Nov 22, 2011 at 1:51 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi this could be a u joint in the front shaft.
the rod that locks the front axle as in worn shaft.

another possibility is the auto lock assembly. you really need to try and pinpoint exactly where the clicking is to determine which of these may be causing the noise.. thanks billymac
Nov 22, 2011 at 1:57 PM
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SMOK1102
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Thank you for your answer. I should have also mentioned that it is just the driver side. It also feels like it is metal grindind together when turning.
Nov 22, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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BILLYMAC
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Hi i would also check the ball joints due to the grinding.
Nov 23, 2011 at 5:23 AM
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