The G5's front axle shafts do three jobs at once: they deliver engine torque to the front wheels, they flex through the full range of suspension travel, and they keep transmitting power smoothly at full steering lock. Each shaft carries an inner joint that plunges as the suspension moves and an outer CV joint that articulates with the steering, both packed with grease and sealed by boots. The boots are the weak point: once one cracks, road grit grinds the joint and the familiar clicking begins.
The classic symptom is clicking or popping on turns, the outer joint announcing its wear. A torn boot slinging grease inside the wheel, vibration under acceleration that smooths off throttle, or a clunk when shifting between drive and reverse all point the same direction. Driven long enough, a failed joint can separate and leave the car immobile, so a $70 axle is cheap insurance the moment symptoms start.
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The complete CV axle shaft with inner and outer joints and boots, pre packed with grease. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Axle nut, hub hardware, transaxle seal, or fluids. We recommend a new axle nut and inspecting the transaxle seal while the axle is out. |
| Tools You Need | Standard metric tools, large socket for the axle nut, torque wrench, pry bar for the inner joint, ball joint separator, and a drain pan for minor fluid loss. |
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Pontiac G5 | US model years 2007 to 2010, reference donor 2007 |
| Pontiac Pursuit / G5 (Canada) | 2005 to 2007 equivalents, confirmed by part number |
| Chevrolet Cobalt | 2005 to 2010 platform sibling, axles interchange by part number |
| Saturn Ion | 2003 to 2007 related platform, confirmed by part number |
Engine (2.2L vs 2.4L Ecotec) and transmission combinations determine the exact shaft. Send your VIN and we confirm the match before shipping.
Call (240) 301-0095 with your VIN, the side that is clicking, and your transmission type. We confirm the exact shaft, and we will tell you honestly if your symptom sounds like a wheel bearing rather than an axle before you spend anything.
This is a used OEM axle, inspected before shipping:
| Component | Front CV axle shaft assembly |
|---|---|
| Axle Shaft Type | Constant Velocity (CV) |
| Boot Material | Neoprene rubber (OE-style) |
| Coating | Anti-corrosion finish |
| Application | Pontiac G5 2007 to 2010 | reference donor 2007 |
| Order Variables | Side (left or right) | transmission (automatic or manual) |
| Sku | vaz629 |
| Price | $70.00 |
To file a claim, contact us within 15 days of delivery at (240) 301-0095 or support@vazautosolutions.com.
