Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Knuckle Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
Steering Knuckle Bolt (Qty: 2)
Steering Knuckle Nut (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 90 N·m(66 lb ft) + 60-70 degrees
Steering Knuckle
Installation Procedure
Position the front brake shield (2) and front wheel bearing/hub (1)
assembly in the steering knuckle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Install the NEW fr ...
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the drivetrain
and front suspension frame front support as noted from the
original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the drivetrain and front suspension frame front suppor ...
Accessories and Modifications
Adding non‐dealer accessories or making modifications to the vehicle can affect
vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, stability,
ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems
like antilock brakes, traction cont ...
Relieving Fuel Pressure Warning
Warning: Remove the fuel tank cap and relieve the fuel system
pressure before servicing the fuel system in order to reduce the risk of
personal injury. After you relieve the fuel system pressure, a small amount of
fuel may be released when servicing the fuel lines, the fuel
injection pump, or ...
