Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Strut Assembly Replacement
Special Tools
CH 49375 Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
- Raise and the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Separate the brake hose (1) from the shock absorber.
- Remove the steering knuckle nuts and bolts (1).
- Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) from the front strut.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the upper strut mount nut (1), use the CH 49375 wrench .
- Remove the strut mounting plate (2).
- Separate the front strut from the knuckle.
- Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
- For servicing the individual strut components, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement.
Installation Procedure
- Install the front strut assembly.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the strut mounting plate (2).
- Install the upper strut mount nut (1), using the CH 49375 wrench and tighten to 45 N·m (34 lb ft).
- Insert the front strut in the knuckle.
- Install the steering knuckle nuts and bolts (1) and tighten to 90 N·m (66 lb ft) +60-70 degrees.
Install the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) and tighten to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).
- Install the brake hose (1) to the strut.
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the front end alignment specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Wheel Stud Replacement
Special Tools
CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking ...
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent
metal chips from causing physical injury.
Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod ( 1) completely
extended.
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Other materials:
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel
nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions
exist.
Your de ...
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamps
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the trunk deck trim cover (1).
3. Remove the bulb socket (2) by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight out.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.
5. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket.
6. Install the bulb socket by turni ...
