Rear Axle Replacement - need some assistance
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Rear Axle Replacement - need some assistance
I have a 2007 Cobalt LT with the 2.2, 4 lug axle. I am not sure if it has ABS and not sure how to find out. Aside from determining which axle to purchase, is there a How To to actually remove and replace one? I have tried to find one, but I can't seem to make any sense on how the forum is organized.
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Robert
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Robert
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Blasirl (11-19-2018)
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Easiest way to find out if you have ABS: Look for a connector/wire coming from the wheel bearing. If you have that, you have ABS.
I can't tell with the pictures, but that positive camber on your tire I would check to see if the beam is cracked. If so, you need a replacement:
Axle Assembly - GM (15232752)
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...w0LWdhcw%3D%3D
Or do some junkyard digging.
The part number is the same for all models, including SS, so I would say they are interchangeable.
I can't tell with the pictures, but that positive camber on your tire I would check to see if the beam is cracked. If so, you need a replacement:
Axle Assembly - GM (15232752)
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...w0LWdhcw%3D%3D
Or do some junkyard digging.
The part number is the same for all models, including SS, so I would say they are interchangeable.
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Easiest way to find out if you have ABS: Look for a connector/wire coming from the wheel bearing. If you have that, you have ABS.
I can't tell with the pictures, but that positive camber on your tire I would check to see if the beam is cracked. If so, you need a replacement:
Axle Assembly - GM (15232752)
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...w0LWdhcw%3D%3D
Or do some junkyard digging.
The part number is the same for all models, including SS, so I would say they are interchangeable.
I can't tell with the pictures, but that positive camber on your tire I would check to see if the beam is cracked. If so, you need a replacement:
Axle Assembly - GM (15232752)
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...w0LWdhcw%3D%3D
Or do some junkyard digging.
The part number is the same for all models, including SS, so I would say they are interchangeable.
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The back of these things are stupid easy. I would replace all of these parts: the rear beam axel you can get from a junkyard obviously from a cobalt/g5 that does not have rear end damage.
I would buy the wheel bearings/drums new -> https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2007,cobalt,2.2l+l4,1433735,brake+&+whee l+hub,drum,1744, and;
and 2 new shocks -> https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...+absorber,7556
If you can get the rear beam cheap from a junkyard (ALWAYS NEGOTIATE), the other parts would only cost ~$100-$150.
Remember, anything with brakes/suspension, you need to change out in pairs.
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Blasirl (11-20-2018)
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This what I removed and replaced with my junkyard axle. I had to get new springs - wish I new sooner, I would have gotten Eibachs!
This is where the impact occurred
My daughter spun out in the snow and BAM
This is the axle I removed
This is a closeup of the bend
I wish I knew the springs broke. You can tell they rotted away at the breaks
This is where the impact occurred
My daughter spun out in the snow and BAM
This is the axle I removed
This is a closeup of the bend
I wish I knew the springs broke. You can tell they rotted away at the breaks
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