'05 Ion intermediate shaft knocking?

n8rg8r · 07-28-2012, 01:21 PM

I recently bought an '05 Ion and have continuous knocking in my feet and a minor thump in my steering wheel while driving slowly and turning the wheel.
The dealership I bought the car from told me it is the intermediate shaft in the steering column, that's it's of no real issue/danger/concern, perhaps greasing it may help, but also said that this "problem" is typical of GM products that the shaft will wear a little over time and simply create this noise and feeling.
Is anyone else having this problem? Any recommendations as to how to fix it?
Is it of any danger in something eventually failing?
Thank you!

2006 ion2 · 07-28-2012, 03:25 PM

If it's the intermediate shaft, you will have play in it. Look for play. If it's bad, replace it.

07-28-2012, 01:21 PM	#1
n8rg8r New Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 5	'05 Ion intermediate shaft knocking? I recently bought an '05 Ion and have continuous knocking in my feet and a minor thump in my steering wheel while driving slowly and turning the wheel. The dealership I bought the car from told me it is the intermediate shaft in the steering column, that's it's of no real issue/danger/concern, perhaps greasing it may help, but also said that this "problem" is typical of GM products that the shaft will wear a little over time and simply create this noise and feeling. Is anyone else having this problem? Any recommendations as to how to fix it? Is it of any danger in something eventually failing? Thank you!

07-28-2012, 03:25 PM	#2
2006 ion2 Master Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Da U.P, EH! Posts: 8,863 2006 ion2's Photos 2007 ION-2 Sedan	Re: '05 Ion intermediate shaft knocking? If it's the intermediate shaft, you will have play in it. Look for play. If it's bad, replace it. ... 2007 Saturn Ion 2 2003 Chevrolet venture lt trifecta dealer for the U.P. and WI. There is no two door ion. Proudly driving one of the last saturns produced before gm killed the brand.

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