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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 15 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTARTER MOTOR REPLACEMENT (L81)INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Installation Procedure

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Starter Motor - L81
    GM895774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Guide the starter into the engine block (flywheel housing).
  2. Install the upper starter mounting bolt finger tight.
  3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the lower starter mounting bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the lower starter mounting bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

    5. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Starter Motor Connections
    GM897256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the B+ cable and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the B+ cable to starter nut to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  6. Install the S-terminal wire and nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the S-terminal nut to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).

  7. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.

    Tighten:  Tighten the battery terminal bolts to 17 N.m (13 lb ft).

  8. Install the right front wheel.
  9. Position the wheel onto the hub.
  10. Install the wheel bolts and tighten in a star pattern.
    1. Hand tighten all 5 wheel bolts.
    2. Use a torque wrench to tighten the wheel bolts using a star pattern.

      Tighten:  Tighten the wheel bolts initially to 63 N.m (46 lb ft).

    3. Use a torque wrench to final tighten the wheel bolts using a star pattern.

      Tighten:  Tighten the wheel bolts finally to 125 N.m (92 lb ft).

  11. Lower the vehicle from the hoist.
  12. Tighten the upper starter mounting bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the upper starter mounting bolts to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  13. Reprogram the radio stations.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.