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. Before Leaving on a Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
- Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full?
Windows clean — inside and outside?
- Wiper Blades: In good shape?
- Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: ...
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual
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