Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid reservoir as possible.
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
- Hose Clamp
Procedure
- Compress the power steering fluid reservoir outlet and inlet hose clamp from the power steering fluid reservoir.
- Remove outlet and inlet hose from power steering fluid reservoir.
- Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Screw
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 9 N·m (80 lb in)
- Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
Procedure
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
Tip
Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.
Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement.
Power Steering Pump Pulley
Procedure
- Use CH 25034-D Pulley Remover to remove the power steering pump pulley.
- Use CH 25033-C Pulley Installer to install the power steering pump pulley.
Special Tools
- CH 25034-D Pulley Remover
- CH 25033-C Pulley Installer
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Power Steering Pump Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Remove the power steering pump belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
- Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose Hollow Screw
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 21 N·m (16 lb in)
- Power Steering Gear Inlet Hose
- Power Steering Reservoir Outlet Hose
- Power Steering Pump Bolt (Qty: 2)
Tighten 22 N·m (17 lb ft)
- Power Steering Pump
Procedure
Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding.
Tip
Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle.
Power Steering Pump Bracket Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the power steering pump. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement.
- Power Steering Pump Bracket Screw
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 22 N·m (16 lb ft)
- Power Steering Pump Bracket
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
Caution: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always
use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid
will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.
Clean ...
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Steering Linkage Tie Rod Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface ...
Other materials:
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Retainer Nut.
2. Tool Bag Tether.
3. Tool Bag.
4. Spare Tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the load floor.
3. Turn the retainer nut (1) counterclockwise to remove it.
Then remove the tool bag tether (2) from th ...
Air/Wind Noise
Special Tools
CH-39570 Chassis Ear
GE-41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
To analyze a reported windnoise condition, test drive the vehicle to
determine the origin of the noise.
Choose a regular route with smooth and strai ...
Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the
tire.
Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order to locate the leak.
Inscribe a mark on the wheel in order to indic ...
