Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Application Specification
Metric English
A/C Compressor to Block Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Air Pump Assembly Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Balance Shaft Bearing Carrier to Block Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Bolt, Adjustable 10 N.m 89 lb in
Balance Shaft Chain Guide Bolt, Fixed 12 N.m 106 lb in
Balance Shaft Sprocket Bolt
  • First Pass
8 N.m 71 lb in
  • Final Pass
30 degrees
Block Heater Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cam Cover to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cam Cover to Ground Cable Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Cap Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
100 degrees
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bolt
  • First Pass
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Final Pass
100 degrees
Crankshaft Bearings - Lower Crankcase to Block - Bedplate
  • First Pass
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • Final Pass
70 degrees
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
  • First Pass
100 N.m 74 lb ft
  • Final Pass
125 degrees
Crankshaft Position Reluctor Ring 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt
  • First Pass
30 N.m 22 lb ft
  • Final Pass
155 degrees
Cylinder Head Front Chaincase Bolt 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Cylinder Head Oil Gallery Plug 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Front Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Rear Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
EVAP Purge Solenoid Valve Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Brace Bolt 58 N.m 43 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 14 N.m 124 lb in
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud - 2 passes 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Flange Stud 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Flexplate (AMT) Bolt
  • First Pass
53 N.m 39 lb ft
  • Final Pass
25 degrees
Flywheel (SMT) Bolt
  • First Pass
53 N.m 39 lb ft
  • Final Pass
25 degrees
Front Cover to Block Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Front Lift Bracket Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Fuel Pipe Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Rail Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Generator to Block Bolt 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Heat Shield to Exhaust Manifold Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 6 N.m 53 lb in
Knock Sensor Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Lower Crankcase to Block Perimeter Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter Cap 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Oil Gallery Gerotor Cover - Rear Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Oil Gallery Block Plug - Rear 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Intake Manifold Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pan Baffle 14 N.m 124 lb in
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan to Block Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pressure Switch 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Oil Pump Pressure Relief Valve Plug 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Oxygen Sensor 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Secondary Air Injection Assembly to Secondary Air Injection Pipe Assembly Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Secondary Air Injection Pipe Assembly to Cylinder Head Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Secondary Air Injection Assembly and Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Secondary Air Injection Assembly Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Secondary Air Injection Assembly Nut 22 N.m 16 lb ft
Spark Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Starter Motor to Block Bolt 53 N.m 39 lb ft
Thermostat Housing to Block Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Adjustable 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Fixed 12 N.m 106 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Bolt, Upper 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Guide Plug 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Vent Tube to Cylinder Head 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Water Pump Access Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump/Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Cover Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Sprocket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
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