why are steering shafts being replaced?
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why are steering shafts being replaced?
I have been hunting for a used 2000-06 suburban and have found quite a few with replaced steering shafts. Why??? recall maybe? or is it in result to damage from being stolen or something?
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It might be the ISS( intermediate steering shaft) shaft your talking about, there is alot of those that make a clicking noise. If you meant a different part please correct me.
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It is the intermediate steering shaft, and if it were me I would buy one that already HAD it replaced because one that has not been replaced will need to be! I had one done on our 2003 Yukon. They made a clicking/scraping noise when turning the wheel, very annoying.
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Its less then $75 for the part, Napa has a better one than OEM and its less then 10 min to replace worse case, its not a critical safety issue, just annoying. I would not decide on your purchase based on that alone.
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I had a problem with the ISS on another 2000 Chevrolet model. I was getting this "rattling" or clunking feeling thru the steering wheel. In my case, it wans't replaced, but repacked with a special dampening grease. The problem was widespread as I recall, and many owners were getting a replacement shaft installed.
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I had a problem with the ISS on another 2000 Chevrolet model. I was getting this "rattling" or clunking feeling thru the steering wheel. In my case, it wans't replaced, but repacked with a special dampening grease. The problem was widespread as I recall, and many owners were getting a replacement shaft installed.
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I just found this link and it's perfect. Step by step with pictures. Perfect for ppl like me. lol
http://www.gm-trucks.com/resources/h...teering-shaft/
http://www.gm-trucks.com/resources/h...teering-shaft/
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Nice link, thanks for posting that.
Just for the record, what peice of it actually makes the clicking noise? Does the U-joint come with the new ISS part #? I was under the impression that the ISS was down by the tire, not the actual steering shaft that comes out of the dash area, I was way off.
I eventually will change mine out when I have time, They click on my 04 tahoe & 03 silverado.
Just for the record, what peice of it actually makes the clicking noise? Does the U-joint come with the new ISS part #? I was under the impression that the ISS was down by the tire, not the actual steering shaft that comes out of the dash area, I was way off.
I eventually will change mine out when I have time, They click on my 04 tahoe & 03 silverado.
Last edited by Mike Sigmond; Jun 6, 2009 at 9:58 PM.