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:
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside
the vehicle.
(Remote Vehicle Start):
This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.
The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start.
The rear defog ...
Jump Starting
If the battery has run down, try to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.
WARNING
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because:
• They contain acid that can burn you.
• They contain gas ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front
compartment upper side rail as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the front compartment upper side rail on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the fr ...
