Condition 2

Condition 2 - Rattle Noise from Intermediate Steering Shaft - 1995-1996 Saturns

1. Drive vehicle over a 25-51 mm (1-2 in.) bumps at 10-40 km/h (10-25 mph). While driving over the bumps, lightly hold the steering wheel. The steering wheel may be rotating from side-to-side when the noise is present.

2. When the noise is present, it can be damped by grasping the steering wheel tightly and not allowing it to move from side-to-side.

3. If the noise is present, raise vehicle on hoist.

4. Inspect intermediate steering shaft universal joints to determine if the vehicle is equipped with a 1st design intermediate steering shaft.





The 1st design intermediate steering shaft universal joint bearing caps are flush with the universal joint. The 2nd design intermediate steering shaft universal joint bearing caps are recessed into the universal joint.
5. If the vehicle is equipped with the 1st design intermediate steering shaft, replace the intermediate steering shaft with the 2nd design intermediate steering shaft according to "Intermediate Shaft" procedures in the "Steering" section of the appropriate year "Chassis Service Manual.

6. If the vehicle is equipped with the 2nd design intermediate steering shaft, refer to Manual or Power Steering Diagnosis in the "Steering" section of the appropriate year "Chassis Service Manual.