2 hours labor.
About a quarter of the cost.
You did not say what year it was, and that makes a difference. But you can check these things--- U-joints in front drive shaft, Front CV joints and axel shafts.
Front left axle? The Colorado has an independent front suspension. The procedure you're asking is going to depend on exactly which component(s) you're replacing.
on the front axel
No it doesn't it has a straight Axel
Yes.
No,NO,NO, The NUT that's on the front axel is what holds the WHEEL BEARING TOGETHER. IT has to be there.
axel hub nut is 30 mm
On Chevy there is a actuator that sits on the front axel that go,s bad you unplug the wires an unscrew the actuator that run about 114.00 dollars
Generally, the axles cannot be fixed, and will need to be completely replaced.
the starter is located at the front of the vehicle near the frame and axel area
you just pull it out you just pull it out