How To Remove a CV Axle From 4T45-E Transmission - 2010 Chevy GM HHR Cobalt FWD 2.2L

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In this video I detail the method I used for removing the CV axle from the drivers side of the transmission. This vehicle has an issue with shifting from 3rd to 4th gear, so I will be removing the side cover from the transmission to inspect and replace parts. There is also NO Check Engine Light displayed or ODB-II error codes to pull from the computer.

[@drivewaygarage1561]

Thanks, I was struggling to get mine to pop out so I'll try a different pry bar.

[@JamesWorley]

Did you do a video of removing the Transmission Side Cover showing what is replaceable inside and what repair that you did in there?

[@Ccyawn123]

Slide hammers dont cost much and ur less likely to crack the transmission housing

[@hartmancell8658]

Great video, especially about the Clip and the carpenter pry_bar.

[@importgarage1715]

Ty!

[@chasedyer9819]

If you have a hoist a regular pry bar would probably work for removal but there's not enough room with jack stands. I ended up tapping it a couple times with the back end of a pickle fork and a 2 pound sledge if that helps anyone

[@importgarage1715]

Yea it wasn’t easy. I actually did all this work for nothing, turns out the problem was with the TCM under the hood 😂

[@Rando3]

@@importgarage1715 Do you know if the new TCM needed to be reprogrammed to work with the car or was it plug and play?

[@importgarage1715]

@@Rando3 Not sure, it was replaced by a mechanic.
They did say to drive it for a while before taking it to inspection after it was replaced

[@KirkA0906]

Thanks for the video. What did you find wrong with the trans not shifting to 4th gear?

[@importgarage1715]

I never found the problem, once I got the side cover off everything looked fine, I also replaced some parts which didn't help. I wasn't comfortable going any further with it

[@KirkA0906]

@@importgarage1715 Are you still trying to fix it or have you moved on?

[@importgarage1715]

I gave it a shot for a friend to try and save them some money. Was really hoping it was a shift solenoid or something else under the side cover. It was not easy without a lift, just getting the side cover off and out was a real hassle. I think I have a few more videos I haven't uploaded yet.

[@KirkA0906]

Hopefully you have a service manual . It explains what could cause it to not shift to 4th. First thing would be to scan it for a trans code.

[@importgarage1715]

It was the TCM under the hood