Recently purchased a 2005 Chev Malibu Maxx. Clunking noise in steering column. Research shows this is a common and expensive (dealership) problem to repair. Sketchy instructions in Haynes repair book on how to repair or replace the steering box. Suggestions?
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I took my car into the dealership on friday 02-13-09 only to find out my steering column needs to be replaced the motor is shorting out for the power steering ~ certain models of malibu's 2005 yr if your vin falls between 5F100001 - 5F250216 call Chevrolet they have a Technical Service Bulletin # 07126 - SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST - 7 yrs or 70,000 miles regardless of ownership - they will cover the cost of the repair ~ Chevrolet 1-800-630-2438 or
1-800-833-2438 - They saved me from having to pay out of pocket !!!
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With the information given this is not a sure solution. Questions that need to be asked is when does this happen, turning at slow speedm high speed, when hitting a pot hole etc? Since you have replaced a lot of things already, assuming you have NEW good quality parts so you did not replace bad parts with new bad parts i would definitelu check the pitman arm. This runs from the stering gear to the tierod. It can give you some good clunks while steering, especially at low speed when there is a lot of resistance. Check it by having someone turning the steering wheel when watchin/feeling it.
SOURCE: I have a 2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx. It has a TC
i think it stands for traction control. most cars with that say ETC which stands for electronic traction control. if you have a manual for the car it should say what it is.
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You will need to have the radio reset or checked out at the dealer.Ther could be a cd stuck in it.Or the radio/CD player may have be on when the battery power got to low.
SOURCE: got a 2005 malibu maxx w/ v6 and 87,000 miles - do
Hello lmason: My name is Roger and I will help you. The engine in your car does not have a timing belt. THe engine has a timing chain. The chain is oiled by the engine lubrication. Therefore you do not need to change it like you would a timing belt. Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer. This way I know it was helpful Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger
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I would like details on how to replace or repair the steering box (repack the universals?) on a 2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx 3.5. Struggling to come up with anything through Google searches, and the Haynes repair manual I purchased for it offers little practical help.
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