Difference between cobalt ss axles and base ?

[vancouvergoblin2022]

Hi guys what is the difference in axles ? I know in the SS they are equal length ? What does that mean ? Also will SS axles go on a base ?

 

[Ross]

There are two SS axles.
The turbo LNF axles are bigger than the supercharged LSJ axles.
I think the stock engine has smaller axles than the supercharged one, but I'm not sure.

Equal length:
My LSJ has 2 axles that are the same on both sides (blue circles). The differential (red circle) is on the driver side, and the yellow circle has a mid shaft that transfers power to the other side axle.

 

[Ark :D]

All Cobalt years and trims (NA 2.2, NA 2.4, and supercharged 2.0) share the same axles. The turbocharged 2.0 years and trim have thicker axles, and need different knuckles and hubs.

The axles are all the same on the engine side. As long as your axles, knuckles, and hubs all match, it'll work.

Source: me. I have a 2.0L turbo with axles, knuckles and hubs from a non-turbo.

 

[vancouvergoblin2022]

thanks guys for the info

 

[Lonny]

The NA manual with an F23 transmission has a short axle on the left and a very long axle on the right.

 

[vancouvergoblin2022]

Is the f23 transmission in the 06 cobalt ss and 2.4 N/A, with same axles ?

 

[Yustas]

In other words, can right axle (including mid shaft) from SC be installed on 2.2/2.4 NA? Are transmission and knuckle ends compatible?

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

I believe the 2.4 N/A SS had the F35 transmission so it would have the 3 piece axles - left/right with the intermediate shaft. Someone will have to experiment with the 2.2 N/A to see if the 3 piece axles will mate up (splines) and bolt up.

 

[jennam]

I believe the 2.4 N/A SS had the F35 transmission so it would have the 3 piece axles - left/right with the intermediate shaft. Someone will have to experiment with the 2.2 N/A to see if the 3 piece axles will mate up (splines) and bolt up.

I sure hope the SS axles fit in the NA hubs... I'm going to do that swap this winter and I want to keep my existing wheels.

 

[Rauq]

I sure hope the SS axles fit in the NA hubs... I'm going to do that swap this winter and I want to keep my existing wheels.

My understanding is that they do. They're all the same on the hub side except for the TC axles. See additional relevant information here.