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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006COBALT SS, 4D SEDAN, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 696 (MANUAL TRANSAXLE - MU3)SPECIFICATIONSTRANSMISSION CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard
Transmission Clearance Specifications
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Transmission Clearance Specifications
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Gear Teeth Counts and Ratios
| Gear | Gear Teeth Count |
|---|---|
| 1st Drive | 13 |
| 1st Driven | 44 |
| 2nd Drive | 25 |
| 2nd Driven | 44 |
| 3rd Drive | 39 |
| 3rd Driven | 46 |
| 4th Drive | 47 |
| 4th Driven | 42 |
| 5th Drive | 54 |
| 5th Driven | 38 |
| Reverse Drive | 25 |
| Reverse Idler | 21 |
| 1st & 2nd Gear Synchronizer Sleeve | 49 |
| Output Shaft | 20 |
| Ring Gear | 89 |
Blocking Ring Clearances
| Measure | Standard | Service Limit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | Metric | English | |
| 1st and 2nd Gears | 1.2-1.4 mm (min.) | 0.047-0.055 in (min.) | 0.8 mm (min.) | 0.032 in (min.) |
| 3rd, 4th, and Reverse Gears | 0.9-1.2 mm (min.) | 0.035-0.047 in (min.) | 0.5 mm (min.) | 0.020 in (min.) |
| 5th Gear | 0.7-1.1 mm (min.) | 0.028-0.043 in (min.) | 0.5 mm (min.) | 0.020 in (min.) |
Axial Play Specifications
| Measurement | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Between 2nd and 3rd Drive Gears | 0.05-0.40 mm | 0.002-0.016 in |
| Between 4th Drive Gear and Input Shaft Bearing | 0.05-0.40 mm | 0.002-0.016 in |
| Between Reverse Gear and Reverse Gear Washer | 0.10-0.20 mm | 0.004-0.008 in |
| Input Shaft Axial Play | 0.09-0.15 mm | 0.004-0.006 in |
| Output Shaft Axial Play | This is a calculated value. It can change based upon age of case and output shaft bearing. Refer to Transmission Assemble . | |
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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.