Intermediate steering shaft
#1
Intermediate steering shaft
Hello, I took my newly-purchased '08 SS into the shop for state inspection and other various fixes a few days ago, and during a test drive, the mechanic noticed a clunking/clicking sound whenever the steering wheel is turned. After taking everything apart, he found that one of the u-joints on the intermediate steering shaft (GM part number 25943354) is about to fail and come apart. He ordered a replacement for a 2.2L non-SS, which wouldn't fit. He couldn't find a matching part for an SS that's in stock, and even contacted a bunch of manufacturers. I'm at a loss here. Would anyone be able to find the part, or would anyone happen to have one, or know where to look for one? Thanks
#2
Unfortunately 25943354 is an obsolete part .
I’ve wondered if a ujoint could be purchased from flaming river or Ididit or borgensen to replace the damaged worn out joint
https://www.ididit.com/c-1310161-acc...-shafting.html
I’ve wondered if a ujoint could be purchased from flaming river or Ididit or borgensen to replace the damaged worn out joint
https://www.ididit.com/c-1310161-acc...-shafting.html
#3
I found this from 2021, worth a shot
a place to find the Intermediate shaft and great customer service on top!! Progressive Chevrolet 8000 Hills & Dales NW., Massillon, OH 444646 Phone: (330) 833-8564 Once we called we had the part the next day!!!! They were super aggressive in getting the order out the door and to me. GM#25943354 $242.96 to my door. I will be calling them from now on.
This was a quote from a member with an SS
a place to find the Intermediate shaft and great customer service on top!! Progressive Chevrolet 8000 Hills & Dales NW., Massillon, OH 444646 Phone: (330) 833-8564 Once we called we had the part the next day!!!! They were super aggressive in getting the order out the door and to me. GM#25943354 $242.96 to my door. I will be calling them from now on.
This was a quote from a member with an SS
#4
I found this from 2021, worth a shot
a place to find the Intermediate shaft and great customer service on top!! Progressive Chevrolet 8000 Hills & Dales NW., Massillon, OH 444646 Phone: (330) 833-8564 Once we called we had the part the next day!!!! They were super aggressive in getting the order out the door and to me. GM#25943354 $242.96 to my door. I will be calling them from now on.
This was a quote from a member with an SS
a place to find the Intermediate shaft and great customer service on top!! Progressive Chevrolet 8000 Hills & Dales NW., Massillon, OH 444646 Phone: (330) 833-8564 Once we called we had the part the next day!!!! They were super aggressive in getting the order out the door and to me. GM#25943354 $242.96 to my door. I will be calling them from now on.
This was a quote from a member with an SS
#5
Gave them a call. They don’t have one. My mechanic checked a bunch of local junkyards as well, same story.
I really don’t want to sell my car to a junkyard over this one small part, but I don’t know if I have a choice.
I really don’t want to sell my car to a junkyard over this one small part, but I don’t know if I have a choice.
#7
#8
They don't look like they can catastrophically fail, just make noise and be sloppy. It is not going to explode and leave you with no steering.
A machine shop could probably rebuild the bearings. Auto mechanics have forgotten how to repair U-joints, much easier to replace, as long as they are available.
Might try looking for like models Saab 9-5, etc.
A machine shop could probably rebuild the bearings. Auto mechanics have forgotten how to repair U-joints, much easier to replace, as long as they are available.
Might try looking for like models Saab 9-5, etc.
#9
They don't look like they can catastrophically fail, just make noise and be sloppy. It is not going to explode and leave you with no steering.
A machine shop could probably rebuild the bearings. Auto mechanics have forgotten how to repair U-joints, much easier to replace, as long as they are available.
Might try looking for like models Saab 9-5, etc.
A machine shop could probably rebuild the bearings. Auto mechanics have forgotten how to repair U-joints, much easier to replace, as long as they are available.
Might try looking for like models Saab 9-5, etc.