Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 section.
Tighten 35 N·m (26 lb ft)
- Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Tighten 60 N·m (44 lb ft)
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
Procedure
- Use CH-161-B puller to separate the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
- Inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for bent or damaged threads.
- Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.
- Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering
- Check and adjust wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.
Special Tools
CH-161-B Puller
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
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
Pro ...
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer
Tie Rod Replacement.
Remove the steering lin ...
Other materials:
Power Windows Description and Operation
Power Windows System Components
The power window system consists of the following components:
Driver window switch
Passenger window switch
Left rear window switch
Right rear window switch
Window motors in each of the doors
F24UA 30A Fuse
F55UA 7.5A Fuse
F21UA 7.5A Fuse
Body cont ...
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
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 and Installation.
Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Pr ...
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 ...
