Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts 22 N.m 16 lb. ft.
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolts 12 N.m 106 lb. in.
Catalytic Converter Nuts 18 N.m 13 lb. ft.
Crossunder Pipe to Converter Nuts 18 N.m 13 lb. ft.
Exhaust Heat Shield to Underbody Nut 10 N.m 89 lb. in.
Exhaust Manifold Nuts (L61) 18 N.m 13 lb. ft.
Exhaust Pipe to Intermediate Pipe Nuts 30 N.m 22 lb. ft.
Front Pipe to Manifold Nuts 42 N.m 31 lb. ft.
Front Pipe to Rear Pipe Nuts 30 N.m 22 lb. ft.
Fuel Tank Strap Bolt 25 N.m 19 lb. ft.
Manifold to Heat Shield Bolts 23 N.m 17 lb. ft.
Muffler Pipe Service Clamp 45 N.m 33 lb. ft.
Outlet Resonator/Duct Assembly to Support Bracket Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb. in.
Oxygen Sensor 45 N.m 33 lb. ft.
Resonator Pipe to Flange Nuts 30 N.m 22 lb. ft.
RENDER: 1.0x

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