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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure

  1. Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle.

  1. Install and hand tighten the NEW rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1).

  1. Install and hand tighten the NEW front lower control arm nut and bolt (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Support the lower control arm with a hydraulic jack and lift the control arm into  the neutral position.
  2. Tighten the front lower control arm bolt (1) to 70 N·m (52 lb ft) +75-90 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
  3. Tighten the rear bushing to frame bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft) +45-60 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
  4. 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.

  5. Remove the jack stand.
  6. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  7. 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 ...

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Installation Procedure
Cut the roof front header 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 of ...

Rail Dust Damage Repair
Warning: Refer to Eye Protection Warning in the Preface section. Note: If rail dust has penetrated into the basecoat, the panel requires refinishing. Ensure all the rail dust has been removed prior to refinishing or the rust spots will return. Rail dust damage comes from the tiny iron particles ...

Front Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Front Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 2) Headlamp Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 2.5 N·m (23 lb in) Front Bumper Fascia Guide Front Bumper ...

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