How do I determine the problem in steering?

2002 GMC SIERRA
69,000 MILES
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BILLAVINOJR
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A knocking /rattle in steering colomn.The steering seams to jam up ,stick when not moving.Shimmy in front end at higher speeds.
Oct 10, 2012 at 2:29 PM
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KHLOW2008
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This is something you need to have checked asap, being a safety issue.

A visual inspection is required and components to check would be the steering linkages, steering rack, u-joints and suspension components.
Oct 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM
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