cool. lmk.

 

19153614

Is the part number for the new shaft
Sorry our web was down yesterday here at work!!!

 

Not to sound stupid...but is lubing the shaft a pretty simple process? Do you remove the shaft, etc.?

 

Very simple. Two bolts to take out and you can slide the shaft out to lube it and reinstall it.
Others had said you can lube the shaft without removing it but for me it was pretty easy to take out so I did it that way. I may have saved a couple of minutes by leaving it in.

 

I went to get my shaft lubed today and the service writer told me that GM would soon be sending out a letter to truck owners regarding a new steering shaft.has anyone else heard this?I know they were replacing them in the past,service guy told me this is a new new shaft.hopfully this is true because I seem to have to have this done twice a year and its getting pretty old.

 

I'm gonna be calling GM tomorrow to confirm this, but thats the word around here as well....

 

That sounds like a good thing (new shaft). I wonder if they will be doing that for the Impalas as well?

 

Hey Bigred, did you find anything out yet?

 

Got around to finally calling GM and talking to the Lead GMT800 engineer from ParTech, Dustin. The official word on it from GM is there is no new shaft. The old shafts have all changed to this new number for inventory control purposes. In fact, to strengthen my case, GM JUST released a new bulletin on the I-shaft problem for the pickups. They state in there to just remove the shaft, fully extend then compress it at least 6 times, and that will get you the same results as lubing it. I'll post that up in a few minutes. So, as for this new so-called improved shaft......dont think so. Just keep lubing and stroking guys.....sorry.

 

Clunking Noise Under Hood and Can Be Felt in Steering Wheel and/or Steering Column (Exercise/Stroke Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly) #00-02-35-003L - (11/29/2006)



Models: 2002-2006 Cadillac Escalade Models

1999-2007 Chevrolet Silverado Models (Classic)

2000-2006 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe Models

2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

1999-2007 GMC Sierra Models (Classic)

2000-2006 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL Models

2003-2006 HUMMER H2



Attention: This Service Bulletin DOES NOT include Mid-Size Utilities such as Buick Rainier, Chevrolet TrailBlazer Models, GMC Envoy Models or Oldsmobile Bravada. Refer to Service Bulletin 02-02-35-006A or newer for Mid-Size Utilities.



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This bulletin is being revised to change the service procedure. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 00-02-35-003K (Section 02 -- Steering).


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Condition
Some customers may comment on a clunk-type noise coming from under the hood that also can be felt in the steering wheel. These conditions may be more noticeable when turning at low speeds on rough road surfaces.

Diagnostic Tips
Use the information below to help diagnose the source of the noise.

• Frame Snap and/or Popping Type Noise -- A frame snap or popping type noise can be duplicated on rough or smooth road surfaces with steering wheel input to the left or the right. This type of noise can be HEARD and is typically louder with the windows rolled down. For additional information, refer to Corporate Bulletin Number 03-08-61-002F or newer -- Snap/Popping Type Noise Coming from Front of Vehicle (Remove Front Crossmember, Change Fastener Orientation)

• Intermediate Shaft Clunk -- Intermediate shaft clunk is heard and FELT in the steering wheel and/or steering column area, typically while driving on rough road surfaces with steering wheel input.

Correction
DO THIS
DON'T DO THIS

Fully Exercise/Stroke I-Shaft 5-6 times
DO NOT REPLACE the following intermediate shaft P/N's:

P/N 88965505

P/N 89060582

P/N 19149105

DO NOT LUBRICATE the Intermediate Shaft (P/N 26098419)


Engineering has determined that fully exercising/stroking the I-Shaft will provide similar results as lubricating.

Disconnect the I-Shaft underhood.
Fully exercise/stroke the I-shaft a minimum of 5-6 times.
Reconnect the I-shaft.