Intermediate shift

rackinup · 10-23-2009, 05:34 PM

Hello. I need help with the intermediate shaft on my 05 lifted pds. I have a clicking noise coming from the steering and I think it is the intermediate shaft. Any advice on how to repair this part? Replace?
any help would be appreciated. This is agreat site. Thanks in advice for the help.

tonyton · 10-23-2009, 06:42 PM

Unfortunately, there are no repair parts for the intermediate shaft. It is sold as a unit. There are a couple of small u-joints that are pressed fit. I have never seen one break. What happens to mine are the u-joint will lock and it has a hard spot when turning. It doesn't click. They are not hard to remove and inspect. Remove the bolts all the way. The shafts are grooved for the bolts, to keep it from sliding off. A missing shock bushing will rattle.
If that is good, wheel/hub bearings, steering gear or ball joints....

rackinup · 10-24-2009, 12:58 PM

Thanks man I appreciate the help. The steering is jsut a little loose. When I move the steering wheel slightly I can hear the noise. Also when I hit a bump i hear it. I squeezed my hand around the rubber boot on the intermediate shaft and it seems to quiten the noise. How do i check the steering rack/gear? Sorry so long just trying to figure this out.

tonyton · 10-24-2009, 07:57 PM

Since your cart is lifted the shaft may be hanging in the last splines before falling out. It may be necessary to lengthen i an inch or so. Then it would be back inside further and would make less noise.. To check the steering gear, you remove the tierod on the end turn it back and forth listening for noise. If it clunks or drags it would need repair. You cn lift the front wheels and roll the wheels to check the hub/axle bearings. Be sure the shock rubber mounts are in place. They wear and fall off making a terrible rattling noise.
That intermediate shaft may be extended beyond its design. It would click and wobble.
When you find the problem, let me know what it is. I could help you lengthen the shaft if needed.

tonyton · 10-24-2009, 08:17 PM

If you intermediate shaft is bad LMK. I may have the good other half and we can make a good one with two bad ones. I've done that also. That shaft is $100!

rackinup · 10-24-2009, 08:32 PM

Thanks Tonyton for the great information. I will check tomorrow or Monday and let you know. I live close to Gadsden. What part of Alabama are you located?

rackinup · 10-27-2009, 04:04 PM

Hey Tonyton i sent you a PM

10-23-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
rackinup Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21	Intermediate shift Hello. I need help with the intermediate shaft on my 05 lifted pds. I have a clicking noise coming from the steering and I think it is the intermediate shaft. Any advice on how to repair this part? Replace? any help would be appreciated. This is agreat site. Thanks in advice for the help.
rackinup Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21

10-23-2009, 06:42 PM	#2
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Intermediate shift Unfortunately, there are no repair parts for the intermediate shaft. It is sold as a unit. There are a couple of small u-joints that are pressed fit. I have never seen one break. What happens to mine are the u-joint will lock and it has a hard spot when turning. It doesn't click. They are not hard to remove and inspect. Remove the bolts all the way. The shafts are grooved for the bolts, to keep it from sliding off. A missing shock bushing will rattle. If that is good, wheel/hub bearings, steering gear or ball joints....

10-24-2009, 12:58 PM	#3
rackinup Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21	Re: Intermediate shift Thanks man I appreciate the help. The steering is jsut a little loose. When I move the steering wheel slightly I can hear the noise. Also when I hit a bump i hear it. I squeezed my hand around the rubber boot on the intermediate shaft and it seems to quiten the noise. How do i check the steering rack/gear? Sorry so long just trying to figure this out.
rackinup Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21

10-24-2009, 07:57 PM	#4
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Intermediate shift Since your cart is lifted the shaft may be hanging in the last splines before falling out. It may be necessary to lengthen i an inch or so. Then it would be back inside further and would make less noise.. To check the steering gear, you remove the tierod on the end turn it back and forth listening for noise. If it clunks or drags it would need repair. You cn lift the front wheels and roll the wheels to check the hub/axle bearings. Be sure the shock rubber mounts are in place. They wear and fall off making a terrible rattling noise. That intermediate shaft may be extended beyond its design. It would click and wobble. When you find the problem, let me know what it is. I could help you lengthen the shaft if needed.

10-24-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Intermediate shift If you intermediate shaft is bad LMK. I may have the good other half and we can make a good one with two bad ones. I've done that also. That shaft is $100!

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10-24-2009, 08:32 PM	#6
rackinup Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21	Re: Intermediate shift Thanks Tonyton for the great information. I will check tomorrow or Monday and let you know. I live close to Gadsden. What part of Alabama are you located?
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10-27-2009, 04:04 PM	#7
rackinup Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 21	Re: Intermediate shift Hey Tonyton i sent you a PM
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