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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 506 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTRUT ASSEMBLY 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.
  1. Remove the strut upper nuts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Strut Mounting Nuts
    GM385559Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    GM385558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
    Fig 3: View Of Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts
    GM385564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the strut.
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