Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Steering Gear, Replace
| 1. |
Ensure front wheels are in straight
ahead position, then secure steering wheel to prevent rotation. |
| 2. |
Raise and support vehicle, then remove
wheel and tire assemblies. |
| 3. |
Remove steering gear to intermediate
shaft pinch bolt. Discard bolt. |
| 4. |
Separate steering gear from intermediate
shaft. |
| 5. |
Remove attaching nut from outer tie
rod ball stud. |
| 6. |
Remove outer tie rod ball stud from
steering knuckle using ball joint separator tool No. J24319-B, or
equivalent. |
| 7. |
Remove steering gear mounting bolts. |
| 8. |
Remove rear transaxle mount. |
| 9. |
Remove steering gear from frame, then
from vehicle through left hand wheel opening. |
| 10. |
Reverse procedure to install, noting
the following: |
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a. |
Torque wheel lug nuts to 100
ft. lbs. |
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b. |
Torque wheel lug nuts to 100
ft. lbs. |
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c. |
Torque intermediate shaft pinch
bolt to 25 ft. lbs. |
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d. |
Torque tie rod end to steering
knuckle nut to 44 ft. lbs. |
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e. |
Torque transmission mount through
bolt to 74 ft. lbs. |
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f. |
Torque power steering gear mounting
bolts to 81 ft. lbs. |
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Refer to Fig. 1
when performing the following procedure.
1.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Remove front stabilizer shaft cl ...
1.
Raise and support vehicle using suitable
lift.
2.
Remove tire and wheel assemblies.
3.
Separate outer tie ...
See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual. Engine Leak Inspection
A visual inspection must always
be performed to confirm the presence of aftermarket components, potential
collision damage, or areas of concern.
Before moving the vehicle inspect
underneath for signs of oil on the ground to aid in identifying the leaks
location.
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Stabilizer Bushing R&R
Steering Knuckle, Replace