Fastener Tightening Specifications

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

Application Specification
Metric English
Frame to Body Bolts
  • First Pass
90 N.m 66 lb ft
  • Second Pass
+45-90Β°
Inner Tie Rod 95 N.m 70 lb ft
Intermediate Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod Torque Prevailing Nut 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor Clamp to Underbody Nut 4 N.m 35 lb in
Power Steering Hose Clamps 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Power Steering Hose to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Power Steering Hose/Pipe Fitting 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Power Steering Hose to Transaxle Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Power Steering Pump to Bracket Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Power Steering Pump to Cylinder Head Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Power Steering Pump Pulley bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Remote Reservoir to Radiator Support Bolts 7 N.m 62 lb in
Steering Gear to Frame Bolts
  • First Pass
45 N.m 35 lb ft
  • Second Pass
+90-105Β°
Steering Gear Shield Bolts 4 N.m 35 lb in
Suspension Support Bolts
  • First Pass
90 N.m 66 lb ft
  • Second Pass
+45-90Β°
Transmission Mount to Frame Bolt 26 N.m 44 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Frame Bolt, Rear 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Transmission Mount Through Bolt 90 N.m 66 lb ft
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