APDTY 536272 Steering Intermediate Shaft Assembly

Brand New Intermediate Steering Shaft Assembly
Fits 2003-2007 Saturn Ion
Fits 2005-2010 Chevy Cobalt
Fits 2007-2010 Pontiac G5
Replaces GM 15800140, 15799676
A common symptom of a failing steering shaft is clunking and stiff spots while turning the steering wheel. General Motors has also issued a TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) # 04-03-08-006G. This TSB explains that the electronic power assist motor gear must be inspected for backlash as the power assist motor gear causes a very similar clunk feeling and noise as the intermediate steering shaft. The intermediate steering shaft can easily be checked for play and identified as a failure by doing a proper inspection. If you install this part and still have clunking, most likely you will need the power assist motor assembly. A recall exists in the USA to replace this pump at no charge if your vehicle is included, See Recall # 10V073000. This part is also available for purchase see APDTY 112803. Also the sway b...