That job should be done by a qualified technician. The coil spring has to be compressed and the lower ball joint taken loose. The control arm has to be lowered to be able to remove the springs. I do NOT recommend that you try this at home!
You need to be more specific as to front or rear.
The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.4 in. of front head room.
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has 53.0 in. of front hip room.
The 2014 Chevrolet Malibu has 42.1 in. of front leg room.
The 2004 Chevrolet Malibu has 41.9 in. of front leg room.
The 2001 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.4 in. of front head room.
The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.4 in. of front head room.
The 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has 53.0 in. of front hip room.
The 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has 39.9 in. of front head room.
The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu has 57.5 in. of front shoulder room.
The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu has 41.9 in. of front leg room.
The 2007 Chevrolet Malibu has 41.9 in. of front leg room.