Re: Slight tapping feeling from steering wheel - Buick Regal

"****den_kai" <V_L_M@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Steve Johnson wrote:
>
>> I have a 2001 Buick Regal with the series II v6 engine.
>> There is slight tapping feeling coming from the steering wheel,
>> usually as I press or release the break and also when I accelerate
>> and deaccelerate.
>
> You probably have a very common problem that originates
> in the intermediate steering shaft.  The fix is to either replace
> it, or there is a kit available to re-grease the slip joint in
> the shaft.  Which usually fixes the problem tem****arily.
>
> It's really just an annoyance....nothing will fall apart on you.
>
> Ian

I had mine re-greased under warranty in 2002 and it started up again in 
2005. I've let it go and it's get to a certain point where it doesn't get 
any worse. After a while you don't notice anymore. I've been told it won't

hurt anything.

Lee

2000 SSEi