Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Axle Shaft R&R
| Refer to Fig. 1
when performing the following procedure. |
| 1. |
Raise and support the vehicle. |
| 2. |
Remove the rear tires and wheels. |
| 3. |
Disconnect the rear brake pipes and
the hoses from the rear axle. |
| 4. |
Disconnect the parking brake cable
from the rear axle mounting bracket. |
| 5. |
Support the rear axle with a hydraulic
lift table. |
| 6. |
Remove the rear coil springs. |
| 7. |
Remove all rear axle mounting bracket
to body bolts. |
| 8. |
Use the hydraulic lift table to lower
the rear axle from the vehicle. |
| 9. |
Remove the rear axle bushing through
bolts and the rear axle mounting brackets. |
| 10. |
Reverse procedure to install, noting
the following: |
| |
a. |
Torque axle bushing through
bolts to 66 ft. lbs. |
| |
b. |
Torque rear axle bracket to
body bolts to 66 ft. lbs. |
|
Fig. 1 Axle shaft replacement
1.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2.
Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies.
3.
Insert a punch or dri ...
1.
Remove the wheel drive shaft from the
vehicle.
2.
Install the wheel drive shaft (2) into
a vise, Fig. 1
3 ...
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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