2008 Chevy Cobalt Sway bar bushings and links

This video shows you how to replace the sway bar links and bushing. This model cobalt has 18mil bushing. 08 LT 2.2 non super charged

[@professorFG]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, it really help me out!

[@StansAuto83]

You are welcome

[@GetReal3327]

Thank you so very much for your DIY, it's just what I needed. I have a 2008 Chevy Cobalt LS 2.2l and I'm replacing the sway bar links and bushings tomorrow 6/30/2023. It's going to be 90 degrees in Philly tomorrow, so I'm going to start at 6AM, because I am to old and can't take the heat. Getting an old body really sucks big time. Sincerely thank you Stan.

[@StansAuto83]

Much welcomes

[@rosieclark3661]

One way of keeping them pliable and or from cracking is to take a bottle of AT-205 seal sweller by ATP and pour it into a spray bottle and spray them along with your other bushings and rubber boots such ball joints too

[@theexodussoldier5856]

On the 2010 cobalt LS there are two options on the bushings. There is a 18mm and 24mm depending on sway bar thickness. Took me a while to find that out

[@tsquirrel8675]

Hey man I have the exact same car in the exact same color! I'm gonna be attempting to change my sway bar bushings right now, wish me luck!

[@tsquirrel8675]

I just got blue Moog bushings in the mail today, I've had this rattle in my car for the longest time. I replaced my control arms last summer along with my links and the noise didnt go away, hopefully this helps

[@mrh0ck3y]

The newer cars are, the cheaper it seems they're made. This one is no exception. It's a go cart chassis with a i4 in it. Mine was sent into a ditch after barreling through a fence and a mail box by an in-law. Steering wheel rattle ever since. Over the past year, I've replaced 2 control arms, 2 sway bar links, all shocks/struts, 1 wheel bearing, and most recently, the intermediate steering shaft. While the rattle is still indeed there in the s-wheel, each subsequent part replaced lessened the noise more and more. It's not too noticeable anymore but there is still a slight rattle at the wheel and light clunking sound over bumps and whatnot. I'm hoping this is the last piece that needs replaced.

[@geraldvg1402]

Good job. Needs more light and less movement but it relays the concept. Parts from autozone don’t last in my experience.

[@Uncommonsensesc]

As a tip - include the boxes with the part numbers CLEARLY shown!!! I managed to get the link number but you never showed the bushing box (had plenty of time when you were fiddling around with the bushing). Also, more light is needed under the car when dealing with the bushing.

[@StansAuto83]

Right thanks for the words.

[@mrh0ck3y]

Those baby short throw sledge hammer swings tho 😳 🤣

[@sickpala]

Taking off is easy....wasted my time. How did you squeeze new one in the holder.

[@StansAuto83]

If there the right size they go on fine.

[@Stonehopper1067HMG]

I’m going to try that with the outer tie rod end disconnected and see if it give me more access to the bolt.

[@kchilz32]

My aunts 2006 cobalt front driver side rattles from time to time. Would it be the links? Thanks

[@StansAuto83]

Could be links, inner tie rod, outer tie rod, wheel bearing hub, or ball joint (control arm). Or an off balance tire, bent rim, or busted belt in tire.

[@gerardoaguero5823]

Could be the steering shaft link

[@ginsthomas414]

i was going to reinstall the sway bar links. so ,what is the torque spec for 05 chev cobalt links ?

[@StansAuto83]

Only thing I could find when I check was just to tighten them tight. You may be able to call your local Chevy dealer service department. They may be able to tell you.

[@stephentoshort150]

You really didn't say much other then how clean your motor is. You didn't show how easy or hard it was to get out...

[@StansAuto83]

I be doing a new video soon. On this video.

[@rodneyarredondo2363]

thank you partner !

[@StansAuto83]

Much welcome

[@turbot6592]

It looks like you got the wrong bushing size. You need a 18mm

[@StansAuto83]

Ya we finally figured that out

[@blakebrass125]

It looks like you grabbed the wrong sway bar bushings. New ones look like the hole is larger. 🤷

[@StansAuto83]

Yeah that would’ve been AutoZone is where I got those they said they would fit turns out they were wrong so I went to advance and ended up getting the right ones. Those swaybar bushings were for the sports model of the cobalt.

[@blakebrass125]

@@StansAuto83 yeah I had the same thing happen with the sway bar links. I ended up with the wrong size. Got the 9.8" ones and when I measured I needed the 11.8" ones. I see you had the same issue. Did you find installing ones that were shorter changed the ride quality? And did you change both to the shorter ones on both sides? Just wondering

[@StansAuto83]

No just upgraded to the sport sway bar links and bushings. That made the handling way better!

[@veronaroy]

Your camera work needs work. Got seasick by 5:25. Had to leave and go puke.

[@StansAuto83]

It’s was recorded on an iPhone 6plus.