Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Special Tools
- CH 904 Underframe
- CH 49289 Centering Adapter
- EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
- Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the
steering wheel from moving.
- Remove the 2 lower steering intermediate shaft bolts (1).
- Remove the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
- Remove the front compartment insulator, if equipped. Refer to Front
Compartment Insulator Replacement.
- Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe
Replacement.
- Remove lower stabilizer link shaft nut (2) on both sides.
- Remove stabilizer link shaft (1) from stabilizer shaft.
- Remove stabilizer link shaft (1) from stabilizer.
- Remove 4 fasteners (1) of engine side cover on both sides.
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- Remove 4 fasteners (1) of front en 12. gine compartment cover.
- Remove the front (1) and the rear (2) transmission mount bracket bolts.
- Remove and DISCARD 2 rear suspension frame bolts (2).
Remove rear frame reinforcements (1).
- Position and set hydraulic lifter in connection with CH-904 frame and
CH-49289-50 adapter (2) onto suspension frame (1). Pull
away front engine compartment cover slightly..
- Lower suspension frame max. 55 mm.
- Remove the 4 front stabilizer shaft insulator clam bolts (1).
- Remove the stabilizer shaft.
Installation Procedure
- Install the stabilizer shaft.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the 4 front stabilizer shaft insulator clam bolts (1) and
tighten to 22 N·m (17 lb ft) plus 30 degrees.
- Move out the positioning pins (1) of CH 49289 adapter .
- Raise the frame (1) carefully, 4. using CH 49289 adapter (2).
Note: Note: Do NOT reuse old bolts
- Install the 2 frame reinforcements (1).
- Install the 2 NEW frame rear bolts (2) and tighten to 160 N·m (119 lb
ft).
- Install the front transmission mount bolt (1) and tighten to 58 N·m (43
lb ft).
- Install the rear transmission mount bracket bolt (2) and tighten to 100
N·m (74 lb ft).
- Install and tighten 4 fasteners (1) of engine side cover on
both sides.
- Install and tighten the 4 fasteners (1) of front engine compartment
cover.
- Install the front compartment insulator, if equipped Front Compartment
Insulator Replacement.
- Install the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe
Replacement.
- Install and tighten lower stabilizer link shaft nut (2) on both sides to
35 N·m (26 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Specifications
Front Suspension Components
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame
Front Stabilizer Shaft
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Rear Insulator
Front Stabilizer Shaft L ...
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking
the Vehicle.
Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal a ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling ...
Cruise Control
For vehicles with cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of about 40
km/h (25 mph) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control
does not work at speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph).
If the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off.
The vehicle has a Traction ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion ...