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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 752 (FRONT SUSPENSION)STABILIZER LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise the vehicle on a lift (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
Remove the front wheel.
Remove the self-locking nut (A) and the flange nut (B) while holding the respective joint pin (C) with a hex wrench (D), then remove the stabilizer link (E).

Fig 1: Self-Locking Nut, Flange Nut And Joint Pin With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install the stabilizer link on the stabilizer bar (F) and the damper (G) with the joint pins set at the center of their range of movement.
Install the new self-locking nut and the new flange nut, and tighten them to the specified torque values while holding the respective joint pin with a hex wrench.
Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.
Test-drive the vehicle.
After 5 minutes of driving, tighten the self-locking nut again to the specified torque.

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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.