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[kane88033]

I'm starting to get a wicked vibrationin the steering wheel. I havent run anything over and i know my balance and alignment or good just had it done. I dont think the rotots are warped. It feels like the steering column is whats shaking. What might that be? Has anyone had a problem with the column going bad or maybe motor mounts?

[thedubsack85]

if it shakes under braking yes its warped rotor's. if it dosent idk.. checking your motor mount's wouldnt be a horrible idea.

[kane88033]

its not just under braking, tho the brakes squeaking now.....saturn told it was because the pads are metallic........ it seems my drivers front rotor has a bit of scoring. We just went out and played with it a little bit in the parking lot and there is a click when i turn it side not real hard turns or anything, but there was definitely a small squeak then a slight click from the column. i'll check the mounts tomorrow after the sun comes up. Thanks Dub

[thedubsack85]

Originally Posted by kane88033

its not just under braking, tho the brakes squeaking now.....saturn told it was because the pads are metallic........ it seems my drivers front rotor has a bit of scoring. We just went out and played with it a little bit in the parking lot and there is a click when i turn it side not real hard turns or anything, but there was definitely a small squeak then a slight click from the column. i'll check the mounts tomorrow after the sun comes up. Thanks Dub

theres a tsb for that turning click.. but good luck getting the dealer to replicate problem.. ive had my car in and thats all im told now.. other than nice redline when i show up or leave..

[kane88033]

tsb?(dummie here) Whats that?

[thedubsack85]

Originally Posted by kane88033

tsb?(dummie here) Whats that?

technical service bulletin.. the fis is to replace the intermediate steering shaft.. cant remember the excat number tho..

[kane88033]

so its something that needs to be fixed, but its not a recall?

[thedubsack85]

Originally Posted by kane88033

so its something that needs to be fixed, but its not a recall?

its a common problem. not related to abuse. but to the bearings going bad in the intermediate steering shaft assembly. and a bulletin on what the symtoms are and how to fix it.. car companys have tsb's out the a$$..

[kane88033]

thanks man i'll take it to sautrn of columbia tomorrow

[RaineMan]

Originally Posted by thedubsack85

its a common problem. not related to abuse. but to the bearings going bad in the intermediate steering shaft assembly. and a bulletin on what the symtoms are and how to fix it...

That happened on my 2.4 Cobalt... it's a quick fix from the dealer.