Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Shock Absorber, Replace
Rear
| 1. |
Raise and support vehicle, then remove
tire and wheel assembly. |
| 2. |
Support rear axle with a suitable jack
stand. |
| 3. |
Remove upper and lower shock absorber
mounting bolts, then the shock absorber. |
| 4. |
Reverse procedure to install, noting
the following: |
| |
a. |
Torque wheel lug nuts to 100
ft. lbs. |
| |
b. |
Torque lower shock absorber
bolt to 81 ft. lbs. |
| |
c. |
Torque upper shock absorber
bolt to 66 ft. lbs. |
|
1.
Ensure front wheels are in straight
ahead position, then secure steering wheel to prevent rotation.
2.
Raise and support vehicle, then ...
Refer to Fig. 1
when performing the following procedure.
1.
Raise and support the vehicle.
2.
Remove the front tire and wheel ...
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