Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
Ball Joint to Control Arm Nut and Bolts 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut
  • First Pass
50 N.m
Reverse Nut 3/4 turn
37 lb ft
Reverse Nut 3/4 turn
  • Second Pass
50 N.m + 30Β° 37 lb ft + 30Β°
Control Arm to Front Frame Bolts 55 N.m 41 lb ft
Control Arm to Rear Frame Bolts 100 N.m + 180Β° 74 lb ft + 180Β°
Frame to Chassis Bolts 100 N.m + 180Β° 74 lb ft + 180Β°
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod End Nut 25 N.m + 90Β° 18 lb ft + 90Β°
Stabilizer Link to Strut Nut 65 N.m 48 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Clamp Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Stabilizer Shaft Link to Stabilizer Bar Nut 80 N.m 59 lb ft
Strut Assembly to Steering Knuckle Nut 120 N.m 89 lb ft
Strut to Body Nut 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Strut Shaft Nut 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Transmission Mount Through Bolt 100 N.m 74 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Frame Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Wheel Bearing/Hub Assembly Mounting Bolts 115 N.m 85 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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