Hello,

I use to be able to spray the shaft under the turqoise boot with spray silicone to stop the noise for a few thousand miles.. I would have a home it it to get into the center of the pivots and etc..

Lately I am lucky if this fixes it for a few days.

Time for a new steering shaft?

doorman 425155 the part?



What exactly is doing all the creaking? Is it the those little universal looking joints?

Thanks,
Jeff

 

Hi `Jeff,
Below are links on the problem *(U R not alone) Thanks for posting a picture of the `$HAFT : )


Will you do the work yourself ? Keep us updated and Good Luck...

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No, my friends that owns a shop would probably do it...

Sorry, I didn't use silicone, I meant spray greese. It used to last for thousands of miles....

The main question is... Why doesn't GM have a different shaft built that is better?
Is there aftermarket that is better?

 

...Hi Jeff, I did several web searches checking to see `if I could find a upgraded steering shaft with no results

Below is a link on recalls for the Monte Carlo on the Problem...I believe it is just
when vehicle is under warranty...You may want to check with your local Chevy Dealer to check `if you have any coverage....Good Luck

http://www.automotive.com/2004/12/ch...lls/index.html

Recall Date
FEB 17, 2009

Model Affected
2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Description
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Consequence
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492.

Potential Units Affected
979

Notes
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.

 

This is not a GM Recall (Allthough they really should do something for us) and I have the Original GM Part fromt he factory in mine.

Taking it out to clean it up and relube it with the cork kit looks pretty straight forward. I guess my only question would be, "Is this shaft keyed?" I would image it must be to get the steering wheel lined back up with the wheels.

 

I wish Borgeson made one for our Monte Carlos. My friend had this same exact problem with her Dodge Ram. She went through shaft after shaft until she ended up buying a Borgeson steering shaft.. Years have gone by and not a PEEP from that shaft..

Is there enough of us to make it profitable for Borgeson to help?