Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Rack & Pinion Assembly, 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 lefthand wheel opening. |
| 10. |
Reverse procedure to install. |
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Most modern cars come equipped
with hydraulic power steering, as systems age they can wear out. Power steering
fluid leaks (depending on severity) will cause the power steering system
...
Rear
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove
tire and wheel assembly.
2.
Support rear axle with a suitable jack
stand.
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See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. When Should an Airbag Inflate?
Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to
severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the
potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right
front passenger's head and chest. However, they are
only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a
predetermined deplo ...
Power Steering System Leak, Inspection
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