Hello! This is a known problem that is addressed by the following Technical Service Bulletin...Guru...saailer
Subject:Steering
System Moan, Groan, Shudder and/or Vibration Type Noise During Low
Speed Turning Maneuvers (Replace Steering Gear) #04-02-32-007A -
(12/01/2004)
Models:2004-2005 Buick Rainier2003-2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, TrailBlazer EXT2003-2005 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL2004-2005 GMC Envoy XUV2003-2004 Oldsmobile BravadaShort Wheelbase Utilities Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 52123375Long Wheelbase Utilities Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 56137280
This bulletin is being revised to remove the 2002 model year and
add the long wheelbase utilities. Please discard Corporate Bulletin
Number 04-02-32-007 (Section 02 -- Steering).ConditionSome
customers may comment on a moan, groan, shudder and/or vibration noise
while making low speed turning maneuvers. Customers usually notice this
condition in parking lot turning maneuvers.
Correction
- Diagnose the power steering concern. Refer to Symptoms - Power Steering System (SI Document ID #670351).
- Replace the steering gear with a newly designed steering
gear. See the parts information below. Refer to Power Steering Gear
Replacement (SI Document ID #742314).
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
Qty
88965356
Gear Kit, Steering
(Short Wheelbase Utilities)
1
88967181
Gear Kit, Steering
(Long Wheelbase Utilities)
1
Warranty InformationFor vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation
Description
Labor Time
E9740
Gear Assembly, Power Steering - Replace
Use published labor operation time
E2000
Toe, Front - Adjust
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