Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Coil Spring, Replace
Rear
| 1. |
Raise and support vehicle. |
| 2. |
Support rear axle with suitable jack
stands near each shock absorber. |
| 3. |
Remove U-clips from rear axle brake
hose brackets. |
| 4. |
Remove lower shock bolts. |
| 5. |
Slowly lower rear axle to remove tension
from springs. |
| 7. |
Remove upper spring seat/jounce bumper
from spring. |
| 8. |
Reverse procedure to install, noting
the following: |
| |
a. |
Torque wheel lug nuts to 100
ft. lbs. |
| |
b. |
Torque brake hose fittings to
14 ft. lbs. |
| |
c. |
Torque shock absorber lower
bolt to 81 ft. lbs. |
| |
d. |
Torque shock absorber upper
bolt to 66 ft. lbs. |
|
Front
1.
Remove control arm.
2.
Secure control arm in a suitable vise.
3.
Drill out three rivets retaining ball
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Front
1.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove
tire and wheel assembly.
2.
Remove ball stud to steering knuckle
pinch bolt, then ...
Ball Joint, Replace
Control Arm, Replace