Fastener Tightening Specifications

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

Application Specification
Metric English
A/C Compressor to Block Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Balance Shaft Adjustable Chain Guide Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Balance Shaft Bearing Carrier to Block Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Balance Shaft Fixed Chain Guide Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Balance Shaft Sprocket Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
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 Sprocket Bolt
  • First Pass
85 N.m 63 lb ft
  • Final Pass
30 degrees
Camshaft Timing Chain Tensioner 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Chain Guide Plug 90 N.m 59 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 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 Chain Case 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
EGR Cover Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 22 N.m 16 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 18 N.m 13 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Nut 14 N.m 124 lb in
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud 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 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Intake Camshaft Rear Cap Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
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 Housing Cover 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Gallery Gerotor Cover - Rear Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Oil Gallery Plug 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Oil Gallery Plug - Rear 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube to Intake Manifold Bolt 10 N.m 89 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 22 N.m 16 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
Power Steering Pump Bolt 25 N.m 18 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
Throttle Body Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Stud 6 N.m 53 lb in
Timing Adjustable Chain Guide Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Chain Oil Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Timing Fixed Chain Guide Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Timing Upper Chain Guide Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Vent Tube to Cylinder Head 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Water Jacket Drain Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Water Pipe Support Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Access Cover Bolt 7 N.m 62 lb in
Water Pump/Balance Shaft Chain Tensioner Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Sprocket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
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