Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 kit .
- First pass to 90 N·m (67 lb ft)
- Second pass to 60°
- Third pass to 15°
- Install the wheel drive shaft at the front wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the wheel speed sensor (1) to the steering knuckle.
- Install the wheel speed sensor screw (2) and tighten to 6 N·m (54 lb in).
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
Remove the wheel speed sensor screw (2).
Remov ...
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 Repl ...
Other materials:
Rear Axle Replacement
Special Tools
EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
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Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
• Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer
towing.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the
engine, axle or other parts.
• Then, during the first 800 km (500 mi) tra ...
Installation Procedure
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion
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