INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ..look here before ask
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Originally Posted by Archon
Generally, it is not felt while going straight ahead...just during low speed or stopped turning. It really is an easy fix to take it out. If you're not comfortable doing it, any good shop should be able to do it. If you're replacing it, the part is only available from GM.
If the link to the video in the original post still works, that will give you a good idea of what it sounds like.
If the link to the video in the original post still works, that will give you a good idea of what it sounds like.
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I'm not 100% sure, but I would think that any dealer can pull up the servicing information on your car provided the repairs were done by GM.
As for repair or replace - that'* a tough call. Some have had some luck with the lube, others have not. Each one that I have serviced had a problem with the top aluminum U-joint, not with the shaft. I'm about 11 months into my 3rd shaft. Each has lasted about a year. We'll see how this one does.
On another 2000 Bonneville, I've managed to get some heavy oil into the top u-joint with a syringe. It had already been serviced once, because the boot under the dash had been cut. So far - no further issues with it.
Edit - While investigating another issue, I found a "new" technical service bulletin that was issued in May of this year. There is now another redesigned shaft. Perhaps they have it right this time? This is the significant information.
Important: The replacement steering intermediate shaft is physically different in appearance than the original. However, the vehicle'* ride performance will not be affected.
Replace the original concentric style steering shaft with P/N 26068295, a Double "D" design. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in SI.
As for repair or replace - that'* a tough call. Some have had some luck with the lube, others have not. Each one that I have serviced had a problem with the top aluminum U-joint, not with the shaft. I'm about 11 months into my 3rd shaft. Each has lasted about a year. We'll see how this one does.
On another 2000 Bonneville, I've managed to get some heavy oil into the top u-joint with a syringe. It had already been serviced once, because the boot under the dash had been cut. So far - no further issues with it.
Edit - While investigating another issue, I found a "new" technical service bulletin that was issued in May of this year. There is now another redesigned shaft. Perhaps they have it right this time? This is the significant information.
Important: The replacement steering intermediate shaft is physically different in appearance than the original. However, the vehicle'* ride performance will not be affected.
Replace the original concentric style steering shaft with P/N 26068295, a Double "D" design. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in SI.
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I still don't understand how or where this thing is?
I see a plastic boot coming out of the firewall. Is it in there? Also, I see someone metioned that there is a plastic boot inside the car? Where would I access this knukle to lube it? Outside or inside? I thought I had also read somewhere thar they had simply cut slices in the bott and opened it up and lubed? Thanks folks
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That is the lower end of the intermediate shaft that comes out of the lower part of the firewall just about straight down from the master cylinder. That part hasn't been a problem. Take down the hush panel above the driver'* side footwell Looking up, there will be a clear boot, with spring wire running through it, that slides into a black boot farther up. Right about at that point is the upper joint of the intermediate shaft. If there has been any work done on it, the boots will likely already be cut. What has lasted the longest in my experience has been using some plain, old 30 weight motor oil on the joint.
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Originally Posted by Archon
I'm not 100% sure, but I would think that any dealer can pull up the servicing information on your car provided the repairs were done by GM.
As for repair or replace - that'* a tough call. Some have had some luck with the lube, others have not. Each one that I have serviced had a problem with the top aluminum U-joint, not with the shaft. I'm about 11 months into my 3rd shaft. Each has lasted about a year. We'll see how this one does.
On another 2000 Bonneville, I've managed to get some heavy oil into the top u-joint with a syringe. It had already been serviced once, because the boot under the dash had been cut. So far - no further issues with it.
Edit - While investigating another issue, I found a "new" technical service bulletin that was issued in May of this year. There is now another redesigned shaft. Perhaps they have it right this time? This is the significant information.
Important: The replacement steering intermediate shaft is physically different in appearance than the original. However, the vehicle'* ride performance will not be affected.
Replace the original concentric style steering shaft with P/N 26068295, a Double "D" design. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in SI.
As for repair or replace - that'* a tough call. Some have had some luck with the lube, others have not. Each one that I have serviced had a problem with the top aluminum U-joint, not with the shaft. I'm about 11 months into my 3rd shaft. Each has lasted about a year. We'll see how this one does.
On another 2000 Bonneville, I've managed to get some heavy oil into the top u-joint with a syringe. It had already been serviced once, because the boot under the dash had been cut. So far - no further issues with it.
Edit - While investigating another issue, I found a "new" technical service bulletin that was issued in May of this year. There is now another redesigned shaft. Perhaps they have it right this time? This is the significant information.
Important: The replacement steering intermediate shaft is physically different in appearance than the original. However, the vehicle'* ride performance will not be affected.
Replace the original concentric style steering shaft with P/N 26068295, a Double "D" design. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in SI.
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Only a couple of minor gotchas going that way. GMPD makes most of their money with very high shipping costs. Another is that if it craps out in less than a year (hopefully the new one will be better - but it happened to me) GMPD can be a bit of a pain when it comes to warranty claims, and the dealer is less than excited about covering it.
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Originally Posted by Archon
Only a couple of minor gotchas going that way. GMPD makes most of their money with very high shipping costs. Another is that if it craps out in less than a year (hopefully the new one will be better - but it happened to me) GMPD can be a bit of a pain when it comes to warranty claims, and the dealer is less than excited about covering it.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
I doubt it... I see it more as a technical bulletin.
Meaning if the customer comes in and complains..they do the fix. Otherwise.. it'* hush hush.
Meaning if the customer comes in and complains..they do the fix. Otherwise.. it'* hush hush.