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Chevrolet Metro Front Wheel Drive Shaft
Part Number: 30018140$229.28 MSRP: $797.14You Save: $567.86 (72%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
Chevrolet Metro Axle Shaft
Chevrolet Metro's Axle Shaft is an important element of its structure since it is a drive shaft that transmits motion from the differential to the drive wheels for independent rotation to really grip the road. These steel shafts are designed in different forms; solid for trucks, some older rear wheel drive cars, and half-shafts for cars with independent suspensions. Differential assemblies and axle shafts are disposed with solid axles, while half shafts connect the transaxle to the wheels. On occasion, axle shafts may need to be replaced due to wear from the contact with the obstacles or due to noisy and / or vibrating conditions while halfshafts may have to be repaired or replaced due to the worn out CV Joints or damaged boots. In aggregate, it can be stated that Axle Shaft is a crucial component in Chevrolet Metro vehicles as it bears the cars' weight and transmits torque while also ensuring proper positioning of the wheels.
Each OEM Chevrolet Metro Axle Shaft we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
Chevrolet Metro Axle Shaft Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How to remove and install the rear axle on a Chevrolet Metro?A: Raise the rear of the vehicle and remove the rear wheels. Take off the brake drums and remove the clip retaining the brake line to the axle. Separate the steel brake line from the flexible hose and plug the brake hose and line to prevent loss of brake fluid. Remove the nuts retaining the backing plates to the axle and then remove the backing plate from the axle. Remove the U-bolt nuts, U-bolts, and jounce stops. Finally, remove the rear axle. Installation is the reverse of removal, making sure to apply sealant between the axle-to-backing plate surface and bleed the brakes after installation.1987 (coil spring equipped): Block the front wheels and raise and support the rear of the vehicle by the body or frame. Remove the rear wheels and brake drums. Remove the clip retaining the brake lines to the Trailing Arms and disconnect the brake lines from the wheel cylinders, plugging them to prevent fluid leakage. Remove the brake lines from the brackets on the trailing arm. Remove the brake shoes and detach the parking brake cable from the shoe levers and backing plates. Remove the bolts retaining the backing plate to the axle and then remove the backing plates. Using a floor jack, support the center of the axle. Remove the bolt retaining the lateral rod-to-body and the lower retaining bolts for the shocks. Lower the floor jack to release the spring tension. Remove the trailing arm-to-body nuts and bolts and remove the axle. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring that the taper end of the spring faces down and meshes with the stepped part of the lower seat and the flat surface faces up.
