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Originally Posted by Art's Auto
1) - I don't remember having to remove any plastic panels (I assume you mean inside the cab) - I could see the upper bolt without removing anything. I just looked - underneath the dash at the firewall, you'll see a small u-joint and then the bolt you need to undo.
2) - 2 bolts for the gas pedal - you might get away without doing this, but it was so easy, I did it anyway.
3) - yep - that's the bolt just inside the upper intermediate shaft u-joint
4) - yep - the bolt you want under the hood is just above the upper bellow shaped part of the lower shaft.
5) - I found it easier to unbolt the lower bolt, push upwards on the intermediate shaft 'til it clears, and then unbolt the upper bolt inside the cab. I'd be pretty sure it's the upper (intermediate) shaft that you want to replace - it's the one that's causing all the "clunking" problems. This shaft has a sliding splined shaft inside a cylinder that moves in and out. This is how your steering wheel can remain in place while the front suspension goes over bumps. It moves enough to clear so it can be removed. If yours is too stiff to move, it's probably why you're getting the clunking. You may need to force it.
6) - I pulled mine out through the firewall from under the hood - I think it's easier.
My truck is an '03 4x4 1500 - yours could be different...
Good luck! Art
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thank you Art. how can i return the favor?
you see, that's what the forums are for. that's the spirit of camradery.
i don't think we have any difference in design, as there are plenty of complaints for the same clunk on 2006 and 2007 models. obviously, GM does nto give rats ass about this.
well, let them start staring at toyota's tailgate lights next year in the race, maybe then they'll start thinking less about corporate profit and CEOs bonuses and more about designing better vehicles.
this problem is just a tip of the iceberg i have to fix on this "60 years in development american revolution".
anyways, thanks again, friend. i ow u one.