Malibu L4-2.4L Hybrid (2008)
Important: When installing the rear spring, ensure that the spring is positioned so that bolt for the rear stabilizer shaft can be serviced
and that the rear spring is properly seated in the upper and lower insulators.
2. Position the rear spring (1) on the lower control arm.
3. Using an adjustable jack stand, raise the lower control arm.
4. Install the lower control arm to knuckle bolt and nut. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Control Arm/Service and
Repair/Rear Suspension/Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement) .
5. Remove the jack stands from the knuckle vehicle and the lower control arm.
6. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair) .
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Check the rear wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement (See: Alignment/Service and Repair/Wheel Alignment Measurement) .
Coil Spring Insulators Replacement
Coil Spring Insulators Replacement
To service the upper or lower insulators for the rear spring, refer to Coil Spring Replacement (See: Coil Spring Replacement) .
