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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 497 (FRAME AND UNDERBODY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRAME REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the engine support fixture to support the engine/transaxle assembly. Refer to Engine Support Fixture for the 3.5L engine, Engine Support Fixture for the 3.9L engine, Engine Support Fixture for the 5.3L engine.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the lower radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement .
Remove the positive battery cable retainers. Position the positive battery cable aside. Refer to Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (RPO LS4) or Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement (RPOs LZE/LZ4/LZ9) .
Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement .
Secure the power steering cooler to the exhaust pipe.
Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Rotate the stabilizer shaft up to gain access to the mounting bolts for the power steering gear. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
Remove the mounting bolts for the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement .
Secure the power steering gear.

Fig 1: Securing Power Steering Gear To Exhaust Manifold
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the nuts which secure the engine mount to the frame. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement for the 3.5L engine, Engine Mount Replacement for the 3.9L engine, Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side for the 5.3L engine.
Remove the nuts which secure the transaxle mount to the frame. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side for the 4T65-E transaxle.
Disconnect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1), if equipped.

Fig 2: Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connectors & Harness Retainers
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Remove both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) from the frame and the lower control arms, if equipped.
Separate both of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts J 39580 .

Fig 3: Identifying Utility Stand
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the frame reinforcement nuts (3).
Remove the frame reinforcement bolts (1).
Remove the frame reinforcements (2).

Fig 4: Exploded View Of Frame Reinforcements & Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Remove the bolts (1) which secure the frame to the body.

Fig 5: Identifying Securing Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the body.
If you are replacing the frame, remove the following components:
- Both of the lower control arms-Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- The stabilizer shaft-Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
- The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers-Refer to Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front and to Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Rear .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.