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Old 11-24-2014, 08:51 PM
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I have a noise under the dash when I turn the wheel seems like the steering shaft maybe? I changed the one in my 03 Bonneville,do monte's have the same problem?
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by avendo
I have a noise under the dash when I turn the wheel seems like the steering shaft maybe? I changed the one in my 03 Bonneville,do monte's have the same problem?
Yes. The intermediate steering shaft in the Monte can get dry and start making noise. You can have it replaced or have it "exercised". Basically that is where they take the shaft out, force grease in and work it until it works smooth again.
 
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Old 11-25-2014, 07:58 PM
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Here is a link to a write up from a fellow member about lubricating the steering shaft

https://montecarloforum.com/forum/fw...reasing-33173/

It's got pictures and step by step instructions which should help you
 
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Old 11-26-2014, 06:57 AM
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Will the shaft i took out of my 03 bonneville fit monte carlo?
 
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Old 11-26-2014, 07:14 AM
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I looked it up on rockauto.. Its different
 
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Old 11-26-2014, 04:48 PM
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problem with me is I cant fit under the dash like I used to be able to..out in eng bay is the easy part.
 
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