How to Replace the Half Shaft on a Chevy Impala

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Tip 1 - How to Replace the Half Shaft on a Chevy Impala | eHow

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by donna choolhun -evans | permalink

A half shaft on a Chevy Impala transfers power from the engine to the wheels. One end of the shaft is connected to the transaxle, and the other end is connected to the hub assembly at the drive wheels. The shaft has a joint, called a CV joint, that gives the shaft flexibility. Over time, these joints wear out and are typically the reason the...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5124471_replace-half-shaft-chevy-impala.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Replace the Half Shaft on a Chevrolet Impala | eHow

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by I Eat Emos | permalink

The Chevrolet Impala is a front wheel drive vehicle that uses two halfshafts to drive the front wheels. These halfshafts have CV joints on each side that let the axle rotate while also moving up and down in harmony with the suspension. The CV joints are made up of large bearings, and those need to stay lubricated. Should the boot around them break...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_7887126_replace-half-shaft-chevrolet-impala.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Front Axle Shaft Replacement Cost for Chevrolet Impala - RepairPal Estimate

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Pelin Turunc | permalink

How much does it cost to replace a front axle shaft on a Chevrolet Impala? Make sure it's a fair price. Get an estimate for parts and labor for your car in your area.

For further reading: https://repairpal.com/estimator/chevrolet/impala/front-axle-shaft-replacement-cost ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Remove and install the CV halfshaft / axle on a front-wheel drive car

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by yuco 15 | permalink

The CV axles (halfshafts) on your front-wheel drive car can develop a rip or leak pretty easily, leading to noisy driving and eventually axle unreliability. Watch this video for step-by-step instructions on how to remove and install a CV halfshaft.

For further reading: http://diy-auto-repair.wonderhowto.com/how-to/remove-and-install-cv-halfshaft-axle-front-wheel-drive-car-413548/ ^[4]

Tip 5 - Replacing Front-Drive Axles

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Abdullah Abdullah | permalink

Saturday Mechanic: Replacing Front-Drive Axles
Tags: automotive,auto repair,Replacing Front-Drive Axles,car care,saturday mechanic

For further reading: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a290/1715877/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - General Motors Recall List

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by manu 11 | permalink

It seems General Motors can't go more than a few weeks without issuing a major recall. Since the initial ignition lock recall on February 10, over 25 million vehicles have been recalled for defects.

For further reading: http://www.autoblog.com/2014/10/22/general-motors-recall-list/ ^[6]