Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Suspension System, Inspection
| A visual inspection must always
be performed to confirm the presence of aftermarket components, potential
collision damage, or areas of concern. |
| 1. |
Inspect tire pressures with all normal
loads in vehicle and tires cold. Refer to vehicle certification
(VT) label. |
| 2. |
Verify that all tires are sized to
specification. Refer to VT label. |
| 3. |
Inspect tires for incorrect wear and
damage. Install new tires as required. |
| 4. |
Remove any excessive accumulation of
mud, dirt, or road deposits from chassis and underbody. |
| 5. |
Inspect for aftermarket changes to
steering, suspension, and wheel and tire components (such as competition
or heavy duty). |
| 6. |
Visually inspect components for damage
or wear as follows: |
| |
c. |
Springs as well as incorrect spring
usage. |
| |
d. |
Air suspension components, if equipped. |
| |
h. |
Steering system components. |
| 7. |
Connect a suitably programmed scan
tool to vehicle DLC. Ensure no DTCs are present. |
| 8. |
If an obvious cause for an observed
or reported condition is found, correct cause as required. |
| 9. |
Road test vehicle. Stay alert for any
abnormal sounds or vibrations that could originate from suspension
system. |
|
1.
Remove the strut upper mounting nuts,
Fig. 1.
2.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3.
Remove the tire and whe ...
Front
Outer
1.
Raise and support vehicle using suitable
lift.
2.
Remove tire and wheel assemblies.
3.
Remo ...
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Chevrolet Cobalt Owners Manual. Doing Your Own Service Work
WARNING:
You can be injured and the vehicle could be
damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle
without knowing enough about it.
- Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement parts,
and tools before attempting any vehicle
maintenance task.
- Be sure to u ...
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