Vtec Max Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I found a help video on another site if you're not clear on how to do this Gotta link to this video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCSurfer Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 So how much is this part to replace?> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie castaneda Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 got my greese kit from gm and fixed it. then two months later came back. went in to the dealer and yep they told me they no longer sell the kit. holly mother of pearl i was pissed. they told me I should of kept the greese tube that came in the kit to redue it. put it this way I dont think they like me at the parts department now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtie70SS Posted February 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 So how much is this part to replace?> I think the new intermediate shaft costs $125 Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAD2THEBONEBLACKSS Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I tried this and could not get the shaft to slide. I removed the bolt completely and after several tries i could not get the shaft to move at all. Anyone have any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadowns Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I would use some vise grips and tap the grips to try and slide the shaft. It should be completely free. Just be firm, but not crazy with the hammer. CD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raandoggy Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I was looking around online and came across an interesting fact. GM no longer replaces steering shafts or greases them. Techs are instructed to take out the bolt that holds the upper and lower shafts together (under the hood near the brake booster) and pump the inner shaft in and out a few times. It is very important that you do not rotate the steering wheel with the shaft disconnected or you can damage the air bag system. I did this on mine and presto no clunking. It took like 5 minutes. The theory is that the grease on the splines will be redistributed and stop the clunking. I'll be damned if it didn't work. Anyone with the annoying clunk and no warranty or with no time to take it in should do it even if it only lasts 10-15k miles it was free and quick. Dave Wow!! I just tried this and it works. I've had this problem for about 2 years and now it's fixed. Really thought it was something major! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raandoggy Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I tried this and could not get the shaft to slide. I removed the bolt completely and after several tries i could not get the shaft to move at all. Anyone have any suggestions? I just got through doing this to mine and it works. Remove the bolt completely like you did and shove the shaft that goes to the firewall in and out about 15 times. You might have to force it out of the link that it is attached to from being together for so long but mine just slipped out with no porb. Remember, it's the part that is closest to the firewall that you move in and out. Just don't turn the shaft. Keep it in the position. Just move it completely in and out about 15 times. Guaranteed it will fix the clunking problem that i've have for about 2 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Yes, it worked for me too. I played with it before and noticed a change but i redid it and fully took it back and forth and it solved my problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKsilveradoSS Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 i had to pay $200 at the chevy dealer...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungman Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Are these the two bolts you are talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raandoggy Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Are these the two bolts you are talking about? Yes! Those are the ones! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkSilvySS Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Ok guys, as a GM Tech...Here's the info... The GM Document # is 1893252 New Intermediate Shaft P/N 19153614 Upper Bolt Torque is 35ft-lb Lower Bolt Torque is 37ft-lb I believe the part @ our dept is like $97 MSRP It's an easy job don't take more than 15 min. Just remember since none of you have the special tool to lock the steering wheel, if you do the replacement you must hold the steering wheel still when the shaft is disconected, otherwise your SIR Coil (Clockspring) will come undone, or a partial revolution. Causing your wheel when steeed straight not to be "centered" in the middle of the coil's travel, possibly tearing the spring if you had to turn lock to lock at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 Ok guys, as a GM Tech...Here's the info... The GM Document # is 1893252 New Intermediate Shaft P/N 19153614 Upper Bolt Torque is 35ft-lb Lower Bolt Torque is 37ft-lb I believe the part @ our dept is like $97 MSRP It's an easy job don't take more than 15 min. Just remember since none of you have the special tool to lock the steering wheel, if you do the replacement you must hold the steering wheel still when the shaft is disconected, otherwise your SIR Coil (Clockspring) will come undone, or a partial revolution. Causing your wheel when steeed straight not to be "centered" in the middle of the coil's travel, possibly tearing the spring if you had to turn lock to lock at any time. i think i did this, any ideas on how to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[email protected] Posted August 11, 2007 Report Share Posted August 11, 2007 clunking sounds real good over a cattle guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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