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I have two issues 1) I have a click/clunk in the steering mainly when I make a left turn is this the steering column or something worse and 2) my speedometer works only part of the time ex I could be driving it is at the correct speed then all of sudden is is stuck on zero????

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Hello and welcome. the clunk noise is caused by the steering I-shaft. this noise can usually be repaired by just removing the i-shaft and lubing. the speedo problem is normally a internal cluster problem. check with your local dealer. some of these trucks with speedo problems are covered under a special warranty

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