# 02 Durango Intermidiate Steering Shaft

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-durango-intermidiate-steering-shaft/78157>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** dodge, durango\
**Created:** [March 22, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-durango-intermidiate-steering-shaft/78157 "2013-03-22T02:14:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Areinaldo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Areinaldo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Areinaldo)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-durango-intermidiate-steering-shaft/78157/1 "2013-03-22T02:14:36Z")

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Hi all

Truck is 2002 2WD 4.7L Durango and around 164K

I am looking to replace the intermediate steering shaft as it making noise it seems they are common to this problem due to a weak U joint. The problem I have is I can track the correct part. Here is what I have research so far:

Have found this one 55351246AA but it says it will not fit.

Also found the Dorman 425-257 but it says is for 4WD but it reference to this OE part numbers: 55351208AA, 55351208AB, 55351246AA

Have try the Dodge parts website but that is even more confusing.

Any help will be welcome.

I have already replace the ball joints, wheel bearings and inner and outer tie rods and this is the last part that needs to be replaced if I can track the correct one. I spoke to Dodge but they want $200 for the part.

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**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 3:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-durango-intermidiate-steering-shaft/78157/2 "2013-03-22T03:05:05Z")

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**_Have You Tried Any Lube ?  
A Chrysler TSB (Technical Sevice Bulletin) Written For Chrysler Technicians Covers 2002 Durangos (Only) ._**

The bulletin addresses a clicking sound in the steering column/intermediate shaft.

The 2 page bulletin outlines (with a diagram) lubing the intermediate shaft **flex joint** (coupler joint) with white lithium grease (Chrysler brand) and working it into the component.

This part doesn’t appear to be either of the 2 universal joints on the shaft.

It can’t be too difficult as it only paid technicians .2 hours labor under warranty.

I’d search online for and/or obtain a copy of tsb 19-011-01 and give it a shot. Know any friendly Dodge dealer folks who’d make you a copy ?

_ **CSA** _

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**Author:** ![Areinaldo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Areinaldo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Areinaldo)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-durango-intermidiate-steering-shaft/78157/3 "2013-03-22T19:32:37Z")

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Hey CSA thanks for the info I will try to find the TSB. But I think in my case using the grease wont saved the part, I will feel better replacing the part.

Cheers

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**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-durango-intermidiate-steering-shaft/78157/4 "2013-03-23T01:14:57Z")

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**_Areinaldo, You’re Welcome.  
CSA_**