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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 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 +30° 37 lb ft + 30°
Frame Bolts 100 N.m + 180° 74 lb ft + 180°
Front Wheelhouse Liner Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Outer Tie Rod to Knuckle Nut 25 N.m +90° 18 lb ft +90°
Radiator Support Bracket 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Rear Transaxle Mount to Frame Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Rear Wheel Liner Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Transaxle Thru Bolt 100 N.m 74 lb ft