hello .i have a2002 montecarlo ss 46000 miles on it.the intermediate steering shaft started making that clicking noise again.i had it greased in 2006.new rack iin 05.what is the best way to correct this issue 1 get it lubed again$100 2have them replace the intermediate shaft.dont kow if the new shaft willgive me the sameproblem$250.any info on this would be great thanks dominic

 

STEERING
[ul][*]TSB #01-02-32-001 CONCERNS WITH CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TURNING MANEUVER / STEERING WHEEL ROTATION.*JB (LUBRICATE OR REPLACE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AS APPROPRIATE). UPDATED 10/05/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/1/08. *NJ UPDATED 7/1/2008 *PE (NHTSA ID #618086, APRIL 01 2008)[*]TSB #060232009 OVERVIEW OF STEERING SYSTEM NOISES. *NJ (NHTSA ID #10022924, AUGUST 01 2007)[*]TSB #010232001F CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT (NHTSA ID #10019516, FEBRUARY 01 2006)[*]TSB #040235004D CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT *NM (NHTSA ID #10008657, NOVEMBER 01 2005)[*]TSB #050232003 REVISED OUTER TIE ROD END NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION/TIE ROD END JAM NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION ADDED. *TT (NHTSA ID #10017515, JUNE 01 2005)[*]TSB #010232001C SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #10004280, SEPTEMBER 01 2003)[*]TSB #010232001B SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #634803, JULY 01 2002)[*]TSB #051101 SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT (NHTSA ID #628094, NOVEMBER 05 2001) [/ul]

 

From whatI hear, the "new improved" shaft will do the same thing.
Here's what we've been doing http://www.naioa.com/v2/modules.php?...ic&t=10805

 

thanks for yor advice. from what i understand the new version of this shaft will do the same thing.is it possible to grease the shaft without taking it off.

 

The link I posted tells how to use white lithium spray grease, and no you don't have take it off. It does work, it just doesn't last forever, then neither do the replacement shafts, but it's a cheaper band-aid than a new shaft that will most likely need replacing again...and again.

 

I'm getting my ISS serviced Wednesday, for the 1st time. Getting close to running out of warranty (covered), and I wanted this done before winter. Also getting the sunroof motor/switch serviced, as that is now giving me problems, also. I'm at just over 90,000 miles

 

# TSB #01-02-32-001 CONCERNS WITH CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TURNING MANEUVER / STEERING WHEEL ROTATION.*JB (LUBRICATE OR REPLACE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AS APPROPRIATE). UPDATED 10/05/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/1/08. *NJ UPDATED 7/1/2008 *PE (NHTSA ID #618086, APRIL 01 2008)

 

yeah im gettin mine replaced soon too

 

nevermind found it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INTER...Q5fAccessories

hard to find, cant even get from advance auto

 

Mine is getting replaced tomarrow, I hope! Under extended warranty. Sunroof switch, also. FREE! (well, the warranty wasn't free, but the repair is zero deductible)