Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Suspension Control Arm Bushings R&R
Front
| Note depth and orientation of
old bushing before removal. |
| 1. |
Raise and support vehicle. |
| 2. |
Remove lower control arm. |
| 3. |
Wrap control arm with a shop towel
and place it in a vise. |
| 4. |
Remove control arm bushing from lower
control arm, using front control arm bushing set tool No. J-41211,
or equivalent, Fig. 1. |
| 5. |
Disassemble tools and remove bushing. |
| 6. |
Reverse procedure to install, noting
following: |
| |
a. |
Place NEW bushing to tapered side of
control arm. |
| |
b. |
Install control arm bushing in lower
control arm, using front control arm bushing set tool No. J-41211,
or equivalent. |
| |
c. |
Install bushing to same depth and orientation
as noted during removal. |
|
Fig. 1
Front
1.
Remove strut assembly upper mounting
nuts.
2.
Raise and support vehicle, then remove
tire and wheel assembly.
...
1.
Remove the strut upper mounting nuts,
Fig. 1.
2.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3.
Remove the tire and whe ...
See also:
Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual. Engine Leak Inspection
A visual inspection must always
be performed to confirm the presence of aftermarket components, potential
collision damage, or areas of concern.
Before moving the vehicle inspect
underneath for signs of oil on the ground to aid in identifying the leaks
location.
...
Strut Assembly, Replace
Suspension Strut Mount Assembly R&R