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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 506 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| 1 Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud to Steering Knuckle Nut | 20 N.m + 120 degrees | 15 lb ft + 120 degrees |
| Front Lower Control Ball Stud to Control Arm Nuts | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Front Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts | 125 N.m | 92 lb ft |
| Front Stabilizer Shaft Bracket Bolt | 42 N.m | 31 lb ft |
| Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Strut Mount to Body Nut | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Strut Rod to Strut Mount Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Front Suspension Strut to Steering Knuckle Bolts | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Front Wheel Bearing/Hub Bolts | 130 N.m | 96 lb ft |
| Front Wheel Driveshaft Nut | 210 N.m | 155 lb ft |
| Powertrain Cradle to Body Bolts (Front) | 145 N.m | 107 lb ft |
| Powertrain Cradle to Body Bolts (Rear) | 160 N.m | 118 lb ft |
| 1 Tighten the nut to 20 N.m(15 lb ft) plus 2 nut flats (120°) to align the cotter pin hole with the front lower control arm ball stud. Turn the nut clockwise. DO NOT loosen the nut in order to align the cotter pin hole. Minimum torque is 55 N.m (41 lb ft). | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
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.