Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle.
- Install and hand tighten the NEW rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1).
- Install and hand tighten the NEW front lower control arm nut and bolt (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Support the lower control arm with a hydraulic jack and lift the control arm into the neutral position.
- Tighten the front lower control arm bolt (1) to 70 N·m (52 lb ft) +75-90 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
- Tighten the rear bushing to frame bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft) +45-60 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
- Install the NEW ball joint to knuckle bolt and nut and tighten to 30 N·m
(22 lb ft) +60-75 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
Lower the vehicle to the ground in order to tighten the control arm fasteners correctly.
- Remove the jack stand.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Note: DO NOT re-use the lower ...
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Remo ...
Other materials:
Drive Belt Replacement
Special Tools
EN 6349 Locking Pin
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the power steering pump belt. Refer to Power Steering Pump Belt
Replacement.
Raise the vehicle by its full height. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicl ...
Child Seat Restraint System
Warning: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously
injured if the right-front passengers air bag inflates. This is because the
back of a rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air
bag. NEVER use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. If a
forwa ...
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investig ...
