Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac G5 and 2008 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 | 68 N.m | 50 lb ft |
| Ball Joint to Steering Knuckle Nut | ||
|
50 N.m Reverse Nut 3/4 turn |
37 lb ft Reverse Nut 3/4 turn |
|
50 N.m + 30° | 37 lb ft +30° |
| Control Arm to Front Frame Bolts | 55 N.m | 41 lb ft |
| Control Arm to Rear Frame Bolts | 100 N.m + 180° | 74 lb ft +180° |
| Frame to Chassis Bolts | 100 N.m + 180° | 74 lb ft +180° |
| Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| 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 |