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    as warrentys start to expire and steering shafts begin to clunk who wants to take it to a dealer to get it lubed when you can lube it yourself provided it is not a painted style i shaft. painted styles became standard on 2009 and up models but any 6 thats been to a dealer for the clunk noise and they replaced the shaft COULD have a painted i shaft. only way to tell is to visually inspect it to do that youll need to remove the close out panel on the drives side which is outlined in the first step


    #1 is a non painted i shaft that CAN be lubed
    #2 is a painted i shaft. If yours looks like that DO NOT LUBE!!!!!

    there are 2 ways to lube ill provide both

    both start the same way
    remove the plastic close out panel under the drivers side of the insterment panel. it is held on with 2 7mm bolts

    then there is a clip for the hood release cableon the panel. you just have to squeeze in the 2 tabs and it comes right out.

    from there you have access to the i shaft

    IMPORTANT: if after seeing the i shaft you notice that it has been painted DO NOT LUBRICATE. That "painted i shaft" does not tolerate lube and lubricating will only make the problem worse




    the first way to lube it it to remove the pinch both from the top of the shaft(11mm) then pull it off the steering column
    DO NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE SHAFT DISCONECTED DAMAGE TO THE AIR BAG COIL COULD RESULT. slight movement is ok but do not spin the wheel

    with the shaft disconected fully extend it and place lube(GM part number 26098237) on the lowest part of the shaft where the 2 haves meet.


    after applying the lube you need to "exercise" the shaft in and out a few times. you can then reinstall the shaft to the column and reinstall the closeout panel.





    the second way does not require the shaft to be disconected from the column. all you have to do is after removing the closeout panel sparay lube inbetween the 2 shafts.after spraying turn the wheel 180 degrees and spray some more on the other side of the shaft as well. i use GM Superlube(p/n12346241) but i would imagine white lithium grease would have the same effect. this method is not as effective as the first method but it does work

    Remember if "the" and "and" are spelled right its not a genuine Ahuhn post


    Dear God, please send clothes to all those poor ladies in Daddy's computer. Amen.
    Originally posted by snowmanG6
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  • #2
    Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

    great how to andy.

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    • #3
      Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

      sweet thanks andy

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      • #4
        Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

        gooood. goooood. (family guy)

        thanks a bunch andy


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        • #5
          Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

          Originally posted by silverg6er
          gooood. goooood. (family guy)

          thanks a bunch andy
          Last edited by ragingfish; 08-28-2010, 12:45 AM.
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          • #6
            Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

            Originally posted by ragingfish
            Originally posted by silverg6er
            gooood. goooood. (family guy)

            thanks a bunch andy
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            no embedding for you.

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            • #7
              Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

              General question for everyone ...

              can the lower (thicker) part of the shaft be drilled and tapped and then have a grease nipple screwed on so you can grease up the shaft without removing it ???

              Thoughts??
              2006 G6 GTP 6spd. Black on Black

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              • #8
                Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

                ive heard of it being done ive never seen it but i dont see y not

                Remember if "the" and "and" are spelled right its not a genuine Ahuhn post


                Dear God, please send clothes to all those poor ladies in Daddy's computer. Amen.
                Originally posted by snowmanG6
                you would try to tape a poptart to her then give her a bag a skittles and tell her to fart a rainbow

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                • #9
                  Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

                  would it be worth doing it to lube it once possibly twice? IDK, maybe


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                  • #10
                    Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

                    if it stops the knock /noise.... it is definately worth doing ... lol
                    2006 G6 GTP 6spd. Black on Black

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                    • #11
                      Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

                      by exercise you mean....


                      and if this eliminates my clunking i'm going to give you an e-high five

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                      • #12
                        Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

                        Originally posted by NeverL8
                        if it stops the knock /noise.... it is definately worth doing ... lol
                        I've never had the problem, So.........


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                        • #13
                          Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

                          BUMP

                          for picture of the 2 style ishafts

                          Remember if "the" and "and" are spelled right its not a genuine Ahuhn post


                          Dear God, please send clothes to all those poor ladies in Daddy's computer. Amen.
                          Originally posted by snowmanG6
                          you would try to tape a poptart to her then give her a bag a skittles and tell her to fart a rainbow

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                          • #14
                            Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

                            This why you get paid the big bucks


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                            • #15
                              Re: HOW TO lube Intermediate steering shaft

                              Originally posted by popsicle
                              This why you get paid the big bucks

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                              .

                              Remember if "the" and "and" are spelled right its not a genuine Ahuhn post


                              Dear God, please send clothes to all those poor ladies in Daddy's computer. Amen.
                              Originally posted by snowmanG6
                              you would try to tape a poptart to her then give her a bag a skittles and tell her to fart a rainbow

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