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 ...
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Ground Cable
Battery To Battery Tray
Caution: Unless directed otherwise,
the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all
electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component.
Disconnect the battery ground to prevent an electrical spar ...
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