Cobalt L4-2.4L (2007)
3. Insert the J 44570-3 (3) through the J 44570-1 (2) and the axle bushing.
4. Install the J 44570-2 (1) bearing, washer, and nut.
5. Pull the bushing into the axle sleeve by holding the hex end of the threaded shaft while turning the nut.
6. Disassemble and remove the bushing installation tool from the axle.
7. Install the axle brackets to the axle bushings with the alignment slot on the outboard side.
Important: The axle bushing through bolts must be installed with the bolt head facing inboard.
8. Loosely install the bushing bolts, park brake cable brackets and nuts.
9. Using the jack stands, lower the rear of the axle until the bushing brackets contact the body.
10. Hand tighten the axle bracket to body bolts just enough to hold the brackets flush to the body.
Important: The axle through bolts must be tightened with the axle at the correct trim height and prior to torquing the axle bracket to
body bolts.
11. Using the jack stands, raise the axle to the proper trim height specification by measuring the vertical distance between the bottom edge of the
upper spring seat and the bottom of the notch in the lower spring seat. Refer to Trim Height Inspection for D Height Measurement.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.
12. Tighten the axle bushing through bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 90 N.m (66 lb ft) +60 degrees
13. Insert two 12 mm diameter pins through the axle brackets into the underbody.
