The clunking noise I have noticed in my 04 GTP is not in the steering Intermediate shaft, but up in the front end. Only 42 K on the car and the thump noise is noticed even going straight down a smooth road. NOT in turns or braking as much. Front end seems tight, but I will also raise it up and check things out. I raised the front end and got the wheel off the ground and started the car and put it in gear and I could hear the thump noise, seemed to be coming from the inner RH CV Joint. I replaced the CV joint and then drove the car down the road. I still hear the thump thump, but not as bad, maybe the other CV joint is bad or some bearing inside the transmission ? no idea at this time??