Cobalt L4-2.2L (2008)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Rear Suspension Coil Spring
Coil Spring Replacement
Coil Spring Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Support the rear axle with tall jack stands near each rear shock absorber.
3. Remove the U-clips from the rear brake hose brackets at the rear axle.
4. Remove the lower shock bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (See: Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber/Service and Repair/Rear
Suspension Shock Absorber/Shock Absorber Replacement) .
5. Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to remove tension from the rear springs.
6. Remove the spring.
7. Remove the upper spring seat/jounce bumper from the spring, while leaving the lower spring seat on the axle.
Installation Procedure