Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the lower control arm. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing Bolt
Lower Control Arm Rear Bushing
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
- Discard Bushing Bolt and use NEW ONLY.
- Tighten Bushing Bolt with vehicle standing on the ground.
Tighten 55 N·m (41 lb ft) +45-60 degrees
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit . Refer to Special Tools.
Installation Procedure
Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle.
Install and hand tighten the NEW rear lower control arm bushing nuts and
bolts (1).
Install and hand tighten the NEW fro ...
Wheel Stud Replacement
Special Tools
CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking ...
Other materials:
Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXT, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove air intake duct ...
Heating and Air Conditioning System Description and Operation
Engine Coolant
Engine coolant is the key element of the heating system. The thermostat
controls engine operating coolant temperature. The thermostat
also creates a restriction for the cooling system that promotes a positive
coolant flow and helps prevent cavitation. Coolant enters the
heater ...
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not, originally, equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are
designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing
winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice-covered roads is
expected. See your dealer for details regarding wint ...
