GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2009 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Suspension 🢒 Rear Suspension 🢒 Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

    3. Object Number: 855070 Size: SH
  3. Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.

    4. Object Number: 855039 Size: SH
  4. Remove the upper and lower shock bolts.
  5. Remove the shock from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Position the shock absorber to the vehicle.

    2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 855039 Size: SH
  2. Install NEW upper and lower shock bolts.

    3. Tighten

        • Tighten the upper bolt to 90 N·m (66 lb ft).
        • Tighten the lower bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).
  3. Remove the jack stand.
  4. Install the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  5. Lower the vehicle.