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jwn@yahoo.net - 25 Oct 2007 00:02 GMT

When turning at low speed, my 2000 Z71 has a small tick that can be
felt through the steering wheel. I has 60,000 easy miles on it and
the tires have always been rotated at 5,000 miles and hand torked.
Feels like it could be a wheel bearing with a flat spot on one of the
rollers.

My daughter's 2004 Tahoe has 16,000 miles on it and is starting to
make that same noise. This must be a common problem. What experience
has this most knowledeable group found to be the problem?

STOVEBOLT

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shealy.joshua@gmail.com - 25 Oct 2007 01:24 GMT

On Oct 24, 7:02 pm, j...@yahoo.net wrote:

> When turning at low speed, my 2000 Z71 has a small tick that can be
> felt through the steering wheel. I has 60,000 easy miles on it and
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> STOVEBOLT

I have a 2001 z and have felt the same thing, I took it to a mechanic
and cant recall the technical terms, but there is something in the
steering column that is square shaped that tends to make that same
sound and feel. I was told this was completely harmless outside of the
annoyance.

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Jonathan - 26 Oct 2007 05:45 GMT

Greetings,

Intermediate steering shaft. Common problem.

There are tech bulletins out for this issue, as well as a redesigned part
for replacement. Check with your dealer, both may be under warranty, but if
not it's not TOO expensive to have replaced.

Cheers - Jonathan

> When turning at low speed, my 2000 Z71 has a small tick that can be
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> STOVEBOLT

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Just Me - 28 Oct 2007 17:14 GMT

> Greetings,
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>> STOVEBOLT

Exactly right, it's the intermediate shaft. I brought my '03 Sierra in for
it 2 or 3 times. First time, they used a "new" lube. Lasted a few months.
Last time they replaced it and used the new lube but it's been doing it for
a while now. I really should go back but I just haven't had the time. I
wonder why I should have it replaced again if it's only going to last 10k
miles or so (if that).

Rosscoe

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G - 28 Oct 2007 18:27 GMT

Does anyone know the new UPGRADED part number? My dealer hasn't heard of an
upgraded part.

Thanks,
G

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