Hi kaanowli,
There was a service bullitin (No. 01-02-32-001B) that addressed a clunking noise during low speed acceleration and decelleration, typically in light turns of the steering wheel.
The cause is inadequate lubrication of the intermediate steering shaft which results in a "slip stick" condition possibly resulting in the clunking noise.
The Corrective action is to remove the Intermediate Steering Shaft from the vehicle, lubricate the shaft with Steering Column Shaft Lubrication Kit,
P/N 26098237, and reinstall.
That's what the bulletin says. When I took my car to the dealer for the same problem, they replaced the Intermediate Steering Shaft at a cost of $260.
Good luck.
TakeChargeSarge
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Monday, May 24th, 2010 AT 12:56 AM