Fastener Tightening Specifications

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

Application Specification
Metric English
Battery Terminal Bolt 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Crossover Pipe Bolts-L66 22 N.m 16 lb ft
ECT Sensor 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolts - L61 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Bolts - L66 12 N.m 106 lb in
Thermostat Housing Cover-to-Thermostat Housing Bolts - L61 10 N.m 89 lb in
Thermostat Housing-to-Block Bolts - L61 10 N.m 89 lb in
Thermostat Pipe Bracket-to-Cylinder Head Bolt - L61 8 N.m 71 lb in
Water Pump Access Bolts-to-Front Cover - L61 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolts - L66 12 N.m 106 lb in
Water Pump Sprocket-to-Water Pump Bolts - L61 10 N.m 89 lb in
Wheel Nuts 125 N.m 92 lb ft
Wiring Harness Ground Terminal Nut 12 N.m 106 lb in
RENDER: 1.0x

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