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. Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there might be or there
is a problem with one of the veh ...
Power Steering System Leak, Inspection
Shock Absorber, Replace