CV-AXLE REPLACEMENT (2005-2010 CHEVY COBALT)

Replacing the CV axle (constant velocity axle) on a 2009 chevy cobalt. Process demonstrated using the passenger side axle but the drivers side is done the exact same way.
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[@joeyjones9041]

Killer video man, straight to the point, no fluff or b.s., just detailed step by step tutorial. I've changed wheel bearings, but never CV joints/axles on my 2009 Cobalt LT. Thanks man

[@JunkyardDigs]

Yo this was a dam good video. Condensed yet included all the walkthrough and examples of issues. 🤘

[@tylerdurden9748]

I can't believe what I just saw. A mechanic replacing a CV axle step by step and nothing else! It was the most beautiful DIY video i've ever seen. The man didn't waste even a second of time with unnecessary intro greetings, begging for likes and shares, or generic ramblings. Well Done Sir. Liked 🍻

[@Rotaryfool]

One of the best instructional videos I have ever seen on youtube... I like the hints and tips that no one normally explains. Torque specs and socket sizes were huge benefits!

[@dumpstercheese3142]

Thanks for cutting the B's and getting to the point, more videos should be produced like this

[@TrikeLife567]

Great video love your ability to keep it so simple step by step the whole way

[@arielbowden515]

Thank you so much. Never done this kind of work and I was able to change mine on my '05.

[@barricadegarage5361]

Ariel Bowden glad I could be of some help🙌

[@arielbowden515]

@@barricadegarage5361 Thanks again, so much. Literally didn't have any trouble from point A to B with your instructions. And now my car drives smooth

[@NewLevelAuto]

I used to scribe the strut against the knuckle also to try and keep a similar alignment when I was doing these. Really great video. Clear audio and great editing. Keep em coming!

[@pto200]

Good instructions, you covered the highlights. Thanks for your videos.

[@adambrowne9078]

Couldn't have asked for a quicker, more precise video, top notch. None of the 20 minute telling your life story bullshit.

[@willkelly5502]

Best instructional on U tube. Thank you for sharing with the rest of us. It's very much appreciated.

[@conradmcdougall3629]

Best instructional video ever made. You just went straight to the point

[@landroid2020]

Thanks for the quick, efficient walkthrough of the procedure.

[@thatnoobguy6146]

Great video! It helped me get a good idea of how to do it on my 2010 cobalt ss. But for anyone who does this on a 2.0 SS W/ manual trans heres the difference: -It's a 36mm to break the center bolt - be VERY GENTAL when removing the cv axle or you will tear the seal! - 2 quarts of tranny fluid. It will come out because of the different design Again best video I found just trying to help add info for those with SS's like me 😁👌🏾

[@barricadegarage5361]

ThatNoobGuy right on, good info bro!

[@matthartman3278]

They may apply for the turbocharged models made 08 and after but the supercharged model (05-07) still uses a 30 mm for the axle nut and it actually takes 1.6 qts of manual transmission fluid. Make sure to only use ACDELCO GL-4(75w-85). You will only be able to get this from a dealership due to the specific additives.

[@emdi26]

sorry to bother but do you know if m86 axles will fit in a f35 transmission. basically putting base cobalt axles (m86) in the ss/sc (f35).

[@thatnoobguy6146]

@@emdi26 sorry, that won't work.

[@emdi26]

@@thatnoobguy6146 thanks man. By chance do you know what axles are interchangeble for the sc/ss? nice cobalt btw!

[@melanderson4906]

Thank you for the clear and simple instructions. 10/10

[@caseymcg69]

Thank you for the video. I just replaced the drivers side on an HHR following your instructions and it went will. Took just about an hour and a half. I did have a little trouble getting the axle out, it was stuck pretty good but finally got it.

[@barricadegarage5361]

Great job!

[@cybersecconsultants8766]

Should always do both sides at the same time. Just a heads up.

[@Jesse-ep2ej]

Thank you for the straightforward, no bullshit, heres how its done video. Much appreciated.

[@OnlineAutoRepairVideos]

GREAT EXPLANATION!! ✌️✌️

[@onestar1017]

Yo this is one of the best how to videos I've seen and I've watched a lot working on cars.

[@SuperWaterskiboy]

Forget any other way or videos! Both axles done fast and easy. Thank you! (I did this on a 2007 cobalt)

[@mvpmoss8497]

Are the axels the same on both sides

[@SuperWaterskiboy]

@@mvpmoss8497 on the automatic transmission, yes.

[@mvpmoss8497]

But what about manual

[@SuperWaterskiboy]

@@mvpmoss8497 manual has 2 different part numbers for driver and passenger sides as the acles are different lengths

[@mvpmoss8497]

@@SuperWaterskiboy thanks I have a 2007 cobalt ls 2.2 engine idk if it's auto or manual

[@patricial.6758]

I am impressed on the good instructions in your video. Also liked hearing the demonstration of the CV clicking noise. Hadn't actually heard it before. Hope you make a lot more videos!

[@beardoog1]

excellent video love the impact wrench makes the job much easier

[@donster692able]

Dude great job. You saved me a lot of trouble. So many other videos showing the wrong way.

[@barricadegarage5361]

Don Thomas right! and its that easy, you just have to get out there and do it. no problems, only solutions!

[@rusu8721]

through and straight to the point and didn't see any red flags. good video man thumbs up!

[@user-ld5ik2xt6r]

Right to it with no bs. Great video man Thanks!

[@SuperM1687]

Best video out there for this job! Thanks!

[@omerrobinson9700]

This was the best video I’ve ever seen on here

[@MrPatrickb78]

This was very clear, thank you. I dunno if you check your comments much, but what happens if you accidentally pull out the part after the intermediate shaft? a bunch of transmission fluid came out before I managed the separate the smaller inner piece and get it back in there. I then continued with the installation normally. I am going to assume I now need to top off my transmission fluid, but are there other consequences of what happened that I did not consider? I made sure I plugged the hole with a clean microfiber towel as fast as I could so hopefully no dust went into the transmission. My current course of action is to add Dexron VI full synthetic automatic transmission fluid. That is what forums are telling me for the automatic 09 cobalt LT.

[@redkevlar]

Nice job on this video. Very concise. Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@barricadegarage5361]

Thanks

[@E.force89]

Good video dude the instructions are straight to the point and very accurate

[@thoughtswordactionbeta6959]

Best cv video on KZbin

[@sabinespeed4146]

Irony, I subscribed for your comedy skits and I randomly end up watching one of your how-tos when I needed to replace my axles.

[@camaro2002rs]

Can't wait to tackle this on my 2005!! Plain English instructions with a background beat!

[@bindig1]

Perfect video. Like you said, get down to brass tacks. Right to the point

[@camaro2002rs]

I replaced mine with a used oem one due to the outer boot being ripped. From what I've seen, the aftermarket axles have softer rubber boots that deteriorate faster than oem.

[@davidk6029]

Great video. Helped a lot. Thank you.

[@davidastl5111]

GREAT VIDEO . . THANK YOU . .

[@darkerdaemon7794]

Would a bad CV cause a plastic sounding clicking noise when getting up to 50 miles an hour and higher? Front driver and passenger side wheels both click and rattle when getting up to speed but kind of stop when turning. It doesn't click at all when turning left or right but going straight, it's terrible.

[@jonathansss14]

Great video! Short and to the point!

[@tacovillanueva4160]

Straight to the point thanks bro

[@barricadegarage5361]

No problem

[@honeypotxo_]

Omg can you tell me what’s the part number and/or where I can find the cv axle for the passenger side? Autozone has sent me on a goose chase for the right size cv axle on the passenger side. Please and thank you! I’d really appreciate it.

[@1970chevelle396]

I remember like 25 years ago when I would replace just the boot. Then they started selling new axles so cheap it wasn't worth replacing the boots anymore.

[@bustownbc2787]

Was the 30mm slightly lose on the nut when you put it on...my 30mm slightly wiggles on the nut. Is that normal??

[@rickokemp1244]

Great video -- You helped me alot. Thumbs up.

[@scott4172]

Thanks for the video. It will help me when I replace my cv shaft.

[@jprom2000369]

Great vid! Short, sweet and informative. Liked and subscribed!

[@drivewaygarage1561]

Thanks for the video. I'm removing my axle to work on the transmission and I couldn't remember how the axle is held in to the transmission.

[@sugar-maple]

Extremely helpful. Thanks.

[@jonblack5065]

Simple clean and helpful, thanks.

[@March808]

I don’t understand the c clip part

[@barricadegarage5361]

Its a retaining ring on the inside

[@March808]

Oowwwk got it I didn’t understand if I needed retaining ring pliers. I have all the tools👍🏼 always nice when you don’t have to buy tools you’ll only use once haha

[@levimitchell7332]

What about driver side for pulling out the axel I can’t find the c ring

[@alexnather7614]

is it mostly the same for the passenger side? thanks!

[@lawdawgg3034]

My passenger CV axle tore last night while driving. Got it home safely now trying to replace the CV and the axle seal. I removed the outer ring of the seal but the metal part is stuck around the axle and wont come off. Any idea on how to get it off?

[@barricadegarage5361]

Ive never replaced the seal on this vehichle but it sounds like you need a seal puller

[@koffinNAILS]

Excellent video

[@NotMyNameEither]

Good video. Just the information that you need to do the job. Thanks!

[@brian96597]

Great video!

[@barricadegarage5361]

brian96597 thank you

[@pontiacsrule8761]

Very well done video my friend. Right to the point

[@michaelsilva1183]

Most helpful thank you!

[@gemstonedjoe]

Great video thanks 👏🏻👍✌️

[@dougmusgrove8970]

You ever deal with a seiged lower control arm bolt? I’m trying to replace it but it won’t come out... the bolt it’s rusted together with the nut cage at the top of the lower control arm so even with air wrench it just spins

[@aaronohlinger5572]

A damn good video. Great job

[@latoviadukes4787]

Hello, my car axle is broken , I think please don't quote me on that tbh.....if I sent you a pic of what it looks like would be able to tell me if it's the axle or something else ....

[@thegreatkingscorpion]

You the man bro

[@stacymebane2060]

Is this the same process for the saturn ion?

[@B3rettaZ26]

wow. thank you for the video!

[@mvpmoss8497]

Ar the cv axels the same on both sides I have chevy cobalt 2007

[@josephtennyson4348]

Are their two small or one big and one small.

[@skatelife2044]

Where do I pry on it you need to show in video

[@PianoSoulos]

Good video, had to take out the lower control arm instead of the strut and also have to jack up the car real high to get the axle out from the other side with a crow bar, other than that, not a bad job.

[@sleepe8050]

Bro u a goatttttttty for real

[@241Tsunami]

Good job

[@bigjohn2695]

Are both axles the same part

[@mmkay6638]

I have a right wheel that was smashed inward towards the engine and this axel broke - does transmission fluid come out of these axels? Im wondering how much they may gouge me for a broken seal- im not sure if alll that fluid came out from the seal or just the snapped in half axel

[@barricadegarage5361]

Tranny fluid does not come out when you remove the axle so if its leaking you need a seal

[@mmkay6638]

@@barricadegarage5361 what might a seal or repair for that cost if i bought my own seal? And thank you so much!

[@barricadegarage5361]

@@mmkay6638 at least $300

[@mmkay6638]

@@barricadegarage5361 ok thank you again!

[@agate555]

Awesome bro!

[@alpj0203]

Is this car automatic or manual

[@cmack5713]

Hey bro good job wats the tork pounds on that gun!!!

[@michaelr6242]

Great vid! Thanks

[@oldrustycars]

Does this disturb the front end alignment? Thanks for a great video, I need to do this soon.

[@barricadegarage5361]

oldrustycars No. This repair does not mess with your alignment

[@oldrustycars]

@@barricadegarage5361 Thanks for the reply, and the clear, no nonsense video.

[@joeysanchez5926]

Yes it does. Camber is adjusted at the strut to knuckle.

[@dougwitherby3291]

Well done 👏

[@anthonyjohnson7893]

My leaked a lot of transmission fluid. Is that normal?

[@barricadegarage5361]

Anthony Johnson if your model does not have the intermediate shaft seperating the transaxle from the axle shaft then yes, its normal that its leaking when you pull the axle shaft out and you have nothing to worry about

[@anthonyjohnson7893]

Any advice for making sure its seated properly in my transmission?

[@barricadegarage5361]

Anthony Johnson 2:30-2:45 in the video

[@benjaminsmith6674]

While this looks relatively simple I doubt my experience will be. Haha debating if I want to do this or have someone else do it.

[@BatMan-cq8gq]

good job breaking the abs bracket clip lol @ 1:00

[@barricadegarage5361]

David KubiakI know right lol. No problems, only solutions tho. check me out at 3:13

[@BatMan-cq8gq]

@@barricadegarage5361 happens to the best of us, great video man.

[@dennistoledo465]

Will I need an alignment after this?

[@barricadegarage5361]

+Dennis toledo no you wont need an alignment after this

[@joeysanchez5926]

Yes

[@mattdaddy76]

Nice video!

[@quadstatecameras]

#quadstatecameras Awesome video. I subbed. This is too the point.

[@michaeleshbaugh6797]

Pulling the axel out of transmission was a pain

[@christopherpinto884]

Good job bro 👏🏼👏🏼 , how those stubby impact doing ? So fat

[@barricadegarage5361]

Christopher Pinto thanks. As for the stubby impact wrench, I cant complain.

[@randallmcroberts9818]

All good but wrong way take apart too much time taken too many unnecessary parts off

[@davidallmer1312]

2:46 funny as hell

[@barricadegarage5361]

David Allmer lol

[@montevisaya157]

Failed to say scribe your camber bolt or alignment is gonna be way out

[@barricadegarage5361]

Not true! This car doesnt have cam bolts and I didnt scribe or mark anything and my alignment was still in spec after the repair. But your young and learning so I could see why you would think that

[@clintho1]

Excellent video!!