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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (May 04, 2006 6:20 pm) Subject: Knock, Clunk or Rattle Noise at Low Speeds with Suspension Input - keywords intermittent shaft steer steering #PIC3747B - (04/21/2006) Models: 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu/Maxx 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 I'm not sure if that's the official TSB #, but that is the only number I find on here other than the old part assembly numbers. Hope this is what you were looking for. |
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Replying to: nu2maxx (May 04, 2006 6:31 pm)
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Replying to: pao (May 05, 2006 3:53 am) 
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Replying to: nu2maxx (May 04, 2006 6:31 pm)
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Replying to: maxx4me (May 05, 2006 12:20 pm) My rack's been replaced with the old version and is rapidly deteriorating. thanks for temperature indicator info, E2! helps clears up some mysteries. BTW I drove an AUDI A3 3.2 Quattro today. It's basically a VW GTI R32 but 5 door, with Audi Quattro/Interior. No jiggles, no rattles on bumps; a rock solid car. Its electric steering felt fine. It actually weighs more than the Maxx, despite being smaller, thanks in part to an iron block V6 and Quattro Haldex drive. $40K - no bargin. |
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Replying to: mybooo (May 05, 2006 6:34 am) |
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have noted the steering columm is making rubbing/grinding sounds again. Is going into the shop this saturday for a complete suspension inspection. Sigh... I really want to like this car, and am wondering if the '06/'07 will really be any better?
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Replying to: kurtamaxxxguy (Apr 04, 2006 8:03 am) pao: it is the same thing since day one: the front end feels like it is missing 4 bolts and is ready to fall off, especially when going over a driveway entrance or over small potholes. I had one strut replaced, but that was a waste; it did nothing. There is something in the suspension in these cars. I'm not sure what the remedy is, but I hope GM does find a fix. For me, it is an annoyance. I can only hope that all the parts are secure, and are doing their job properly.
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Replying to: maxx4me (Apr 04, 2006 11:00 am) Meanwhile my steering has started popping again on slow turns from start. "New" rack fixed this for a short time but rack or tie rods may be going bad. What supplier made those parts??? To service's credit, the replaced Lumbar support is working nicely.
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Recently had a steering column replaced on my Maxx 02. Sensor had gone bad. Was just nosing around under the hood wondering if the new replacement could be seen and what it looked like. Looked underneath the car also. No doubt it was replaced, but I guess I was looking for something shiny and new that would indicate (hey I'm new)  Before closing the hood and my drop light something brown and rusty caught my eye. It was what looked like a knuckle joint assembly with a clevis pin and was located below the coolant overflow and Brake reservoir at the bottom of the firewall just as it dips under. It was covered with some scaly rust that you would think was many years old. It looked like it possibly went into a gear box. Don't know if this is part of the steering mechanism. Just very curious as to why this part is so rusty and if it is normal. Any one else notice this on their Maxxs or could enlighten me 
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