New GM Recall coming soon, Intermediate shaft
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Originally Posted by jeffreybaxter
Spoke with a service manager today. He said GM is working on a replacement Intermediate shaft for th "Lube" fix. It will be a recall on several million GM models. Does not know when but received the bulleting from GM last week.
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Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver/Steering Wheel Rotation (Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft) #04-02-35-004B - (Jul 27, 2004)
Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver/Steering Wheel Rotation (Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft)
2001-2004 Buick Regal
2001-2004 Cadillac Seville -- with RPO JL4 (Control Active Brake)
1997-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo
1997-2004 Pontiac Sunfire
2000-2004 Pontiac Bonneville
2003-2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
This bulletin is being revised to update model and part information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-02-35-004A (Section 02 -- Steering).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning maneuver. This condition may also be felt through the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary and the wheel is rotated from steering stop to steering stop.
Cause
The clunk noise may be caused by a stick-slip condition in the intermediate shaft. An interaction with the steering system creates a vibration that travels up the steering column to the steering wheel.
Correction
DO THIS
Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft
A new intermediate steering shaft has been released to address the clunk noise.
Important
Engineering changes have been made to the Service Parts available through SPO. The Service Parts for the vehicles listed in this bulletin will no longer require lubrication of the Intermediate Steering Shaft.
Install a new shaft following the Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement procedure in the Steering Wheel and Column sub-section of the Service Manual.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
10367811
Shaft -- Intermediate Steering -- Bonneville / Seville
10377680
Shaft -- Intermediate Steering -- Cavalier / Sunfire
10376430
Shaft -- Steering Gear -- Impala
10376429
Shaft -- Steering Gear -- Monte Carlo / Regal
10376428
Shaft -- Steering Gear -- Grand Prix
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver/Steering Wheel Rotation (Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft)
2001-2004 Buick Regal
2001-2004 Cadillac Seville -- with RPO JL4 (Control Active Brake)
1997-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier
2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo
1997-2004 Pontiac Sunfire
2000-2004 Pontiac Bonneville
2003-2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
This bulletin is being revised to update model and part information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-02-35-004A (Section 02 -- Steering).
Condition
Some customers may comment on a clunk type noise coming from the front of the vehicle during a turning maneuver. This condition may also be felt through the steering wheel when the vehicle is stationary and the wheel is rotated from steering stop to steering stop.
Cause
The clunk noise may be caused by a stick-slip condition in the intermediate shaft. An interaction with the steering system creates a vibration that travels up the steering column to the steering wheel.
Correction
DO THIS
Replace Intermediate Steering Shaft
A new intermediate steering shaft has been released to address the clunk noise.
Important
Engineering changes have been made to the Service Parts available through SPO. The Service Parts for the vehicles listed in this bulletin will no longer require lubrication of the Intermediate Steering Shaft.
Install a new shaft following the Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement procedure in the Steering Wheel and Column sub-section of the Service Manual.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
10367811
Shaft -- Intermediate Steering -- Bonneville / Seville
10377680
Shaft -- Intermediate Steering -- Cavalier / Sunfire
10376430
Shaft -- Steering Gear -- Impala
10376429
Shaft -- Steering Gear -- Monte Carlo / Regal
10376428
Shaft -- Steering Gear -- Grand Prix
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the steering column with the intermediate shaft attached.
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/379000-379999/379237_131_full.gif)
2. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (2) at the steering column.
3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1).
Installation Procedure
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/379000-379999/379237_131_full.gif)
1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering column.
2. Install the pinch bolt to the power steering gear stub shaft. Tighten
3. Tighten the power steering gear pinch bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
4. Install the steering column with the intermediate shaft attached. Refer to Steering Column Replacement[/img]
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the steering column with the intermediate shaft attached.
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/379000-379999/379237_131_full.gif)
2. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (2) at the steering column.
3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1).
Installation Procedure
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/379000-379999/379237_131_full.gif)
1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering column.
2. Install the pinch bolt to the power steering gear stub shaft. Tighten
3. Tighten the power steering gear pinch bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
4. Install the steering column with the intermediate shaft attached. Refer to Steering Column Replacement[/img]
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Originally Posted by PontiacDad
Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the steering column with the intermediate shaft attached.
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/379000-379999/379237_131_full.gif)
2. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (2) at the steering column.
3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1).
Installation Procedure
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/379000-379999/379237_131_full.gif)
1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering column.
2. Install the pinch bolt to the power steering gear stub shaft. Tighten
3. Tighten the power steering gear pinch bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
4. Install the steering column with the intermediate shaft attached. Refer to Steering Column Replacement[/img]
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the steering column with the intermediate shaft attached.
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/379000-379999/379237_131_full.gif)
2. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (2) at the steering column.
3. Remove the intermediate steering shaft (1).
Installation Procedure
![](http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/7/web/379000-379999/379237_131_full.gif)
1. Install the intermediate steering shaft (1) to the steering column.
2. Install the pinch bolt to the power steering gear stub shaft. Tighten
3. Tighten the power steering gear pinch bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
4. Install the steering column with the intermediate shaft attached. Refer to Steering Column Replacement[/img]
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When i had this issue with mine, i lubed the shaft (no jokes please) and it has been fine for the last 15K miles or so. Have those of you with this issue tried that yet?
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I too have had mine lubbed a couple of years ago and it has been clunk free.
I spoke to GM customer service about it and they told me that it won't be replaced unless the original symptoms return.
......so I keep cranking the wheel hoping it will make the clunk sound......
I spoke to GM customer service about it and they told me that it won't be replaced unless the original symptoms return.
......so I keep cranking the wheel hoping it will make the clunk sound......
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It'* true that the lube fix will work....for a while. I have a 2002 Bonneville and after having the rack & pinion replaced 2 years ago and having the "lube fix" done, The other day I started getting the clunk back, so I wouldn't assume that it is a fix all. It'* been about 20,000 miles
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