How should you safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on Chevrolet Cobalt?

Professional safety requires the snap ring to remain inside the top of the tube since gas charged shock absorbers maintain high pressure gas that could cause severe personal injury if released with force. Wear protective eye gear during the shock absorber drilling process while using the centerpunch to prevent both tube puncture and personal injury. Use the centerpunch to create a 10 mm (0.4 in) indentation starting from the bottom of the tube. Lie the shock absorber horizontally on a vise clamp while extending its shock absorber rod to its full length. Use a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit to pierce the centerpunch position while setting up an exhaust for gas or gas/oil mixture through the drilled hole. Protect against escaping oil by using shop towels. Using a centerpunch you should create an indent in the middle of the tube. Afterward drill a hole at this centerpunch spot on with a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit intended for oil release. Implement shop towels once again to control oil dispersal. Complete the drainage of shock absorber oil by holding the vise-free shock absorber horizontally above a drain pan so the holes are downwards during rod movements through the tube.

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Chevrolet Cobalt Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 20794268
$129.74 MSRP: $243.64
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- Other Name: Strut Kit-Front Suspension; Complete Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly.; Strut Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 15876216, 15247244, 15798898
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Sport, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: 20794267
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- Other Name: Strut Kit-Front Suspension; Complete Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly.; Strut Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 15247243, 88964331, 15798897, 15876215
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Sport, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Shock Absorber Part Number: 22696400
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- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut and Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Sport, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Strut, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 20795226
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit-Front Suspension; Complete Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly.; Strut Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Strut, Passenger Side Part Number: 19181631
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit, Front and Rear Suspension; Complete Suspension Assembly and Shock Absorber Set.
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 15247246, 19181043
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Sport, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Strut, Driver Side Part Number: 19181251
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit, Front and Rear Suspension; Complete Suspension Assembly and Shock Absorber Set.
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 15247245, 19181044
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Sport, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Shock Absorber Part Number: 10368516
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut and Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, LTZ, Sport, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Shock Absorber Part Number: 25793745
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- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Complete Strut and Shock Absorber Set.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
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- 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Shock Absorber Part Number: 22728821
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly Kit; Shock Absorber Set; Strut Shock Kit.; Shock; Absorber, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Chevrolet Cobalt Strut, Front Driver Side Part Number: 20795225
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Strut Kit-Front Suspension; Complete Suspension Strut and Shock Absorber Assembly.; Strut Kit, Front And Rear Suspension
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt | Base, LS, LT, SS | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS

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The Chevrolet Cobalt Shock Absorber is a vital component that offers supporting, suspension force and shock impulse control for the car. These elements function together with springs and wherein they dampen more suspension movement by way of hydraulic cylinders that turn dynamic energy into heat. Cobalt automobiles have had different types of Shock Absorber such as the twin-tube and the mono-tube Shock Absorber and the have different Hydraulic Fluid Flow control mechanisms and perform different hydraulic actions in their different environment. More enhancements such as the PSD or Position Sensitive Damping as well as ASD or Acceleration Sensitive Damping make more differentiated the Shock Absorber's reactions to certain driving conditions to give Chevrolet Cobalt drivers smooth and well-mannered ride quality.

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Q: How should you safely drain oil from gas charged shock absorbers on Chevrolet Cobalt?
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Professional safety requires the snap ring to remain inside the top of the tube since gas charged shock absorbers maintain high pressure gas that could cause severe personal injury if released with force. Wear protective eye gear during the shock absorber drilling process while using the centerpunch to prevent both tube puncture and personal injury. Use the centerpunch to create a 10 mm (0.4 in) indentation starting from the bottom of the tube. Lie the shock absorber horizontally on a vise clamp while extending its shock absorber rod to its full length. Use a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit to pierce the centerpunch position while setting up an exhaust for gas or gas/oil mixture through the drilled hole. Protect against escaping oil by using shop towels. Using a centerpunch you should create an indent in the middle of the tube. Afterward drill a hole at this centerpunch spot on with a 5 mm (3/16 inch) drill bit intended for oil release. Implement shop towels once again to control oil dispersal. Complete the drainage of shock absorber oil by holding the vise-free shock absorber horizontally above a drain pan so the holes are downwards during rod movements through the tube.