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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 430 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION 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: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts
    GM929934Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the steering knuckle to strut assembly.
  2. Loosely install the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Lower Ball Joint Stud Cotter Pin & Nut
    GM929893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the control arm ball stud into the steering knuckle.
    4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  4. Using the SA9140E  , install the ball stud nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).

  5. Tighten the strut to steering knuckle bolts and nuts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts and nuts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).

    6. IMPORTANT: Do not loosen the castle nut for cotter pin installation.
  6. Tighten the castle nut enough to allow for cotter pin installation.
    7. IMPORTANT: The cotter pin must not contact the wheel speed sensor or drive axle.
  7. Install the cotter pin.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly & Mounting Bolts
    GM933099Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the wheel bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
    9. Fig 4: View Of Tie Rod, Knuckle & Tapered Ball Stud
    GM891579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Connect the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
  10. Use the J 44015  to seat the ball stud taper to 40 N.m (30 lb ft).
  11. Remove the J 44015  .
    12. Fig 5: View Of Tie Rod End To Steering Knuckle
    GM854972Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install a new tie rod retention nut.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 60 N.m (44 lb ft).

    13. Fig 6: View Of Stabilizer Link & Strut Nut
    GM929862Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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