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2006 Chevy Malibu Makes a thump sound when turning

Tiny
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 25,000 MILES
Whenever we turn the steering wheel left or right you can hear a faint "thump" sound. When we also break, the car vibrates a bit while we keep breaking. Is there any connection? What do you think?
Monday, December 15th, 2008 AT 10:16 PM

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Tiny
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No connection 2 different problems, the vibration when breaking is a warped front rotor or rotors. The thump noise is the Intermediate shaft, very common problem, the u-joint on the end of the shaft binds and freezes causing a clunk/thump noise. You can lube the shaft, but I would replace it. Lubeing it is a temporary fix.
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Monday, December 15th, 2008 AT 10:23 PM

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