Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: CV Joint Boot R&R
| 1. |
Remove the wheel drive shaft from the
vehicle. |
| 2. |
Install the wheel drive shaft (2) into
a vise, Fig. 1 |
| 3. |
Using a hand grinder, remove and discard
the inner (4) and outer (2) boot clamps, Fig. 2. |
| 4. |
Separate the CV joint boot from the
CV joint race (2) at the large diameter, Fig. 3. |
| 5. |
Slide the boot away from the joint
along the wheel drive shaft. |
| 6. |
Reverse procedure to install. |
|
Fig. 1 Wheel drive shaft replacement
Fig. 2 Inner and outer boot clamp replacement
Fig. 3 CV joint boot and joint race separation
Refer to Fig. 1
when performing the following procedure.
1.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Remove the rear tires and wheels ...
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 Owners Manual. Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose,
the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be
replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your dealer/retailer if any of ...
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