Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: High Strength Low Alloy Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steel classified as High Strength Low Alloy Steel, also known as HSLA. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength range from 300-700 MPa.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of steel during collision repair.
Recommended Repairs
- Cold repairs can be performed on this type of steel, unless the damage includes kinks. If the damage includes kinks, the part should be replaced.
- Controlled use of heat can be used to repair damage, if the heat does not exceed 650°C (1200°F). The heat should be applied a maximum of 2 times, for up to 90 seconds.
- Sectioning or partial replacement of this type of steel is recommended only at approved locations, in a specific sectioning procedure.
- This type of steel can be used as a sleeve, or backer plate, during sectioning procedures.
- Squeeze Resistance Spot Welding can be used to replace factory spot welds, where applicable.
- MIG plug welding and MIG stitch welding can be used on this type of steel.
- MIG Brazing can be used on this type of steel.
Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a
tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa), also known a ...
Mild Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Mild Steel. This type of steel normally has a
tensile strength less than 270 MPa. This includes the c ...
Other materials:
Voice Recognition
Voice recognition allows for hands-free operation of the infotainment system
features.
Voice recognition can be used when the radio is on or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” in the owner manual. The system maintains
a minimum volume level.
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Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Body Side
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip - Body Side
Procedure
Start at the front upper corner of the door opening and pull the
weatherstrip away from the door opening flange.
Position the weatherstrip in the upper corner of the center pillar.
Working downward along the front edge, in ...
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 front wheel bearing/hub bolts (1).
Tighten the bearing/hub bolts (1) in 3 passes. Use the EN-45059 k ...
