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:
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement.
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Screw (Qty: 7)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct
Floo ...
Fog Lamp Aiming
Preparation Procedure
Important: Horizontal aim is not adjustable on this vehicle.
Vertical aim is done by an adjusting nut located on the rear of the fog lamp.
Prior to aiming the fog lamps, perform the following steps:
Completely assemble all of the components on the vehicle.
Place the ...
Thread Inserts
General Purpose Thread Repair Kits.
These kits are available commercially.
Repair Procedure
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions
regarding the size of the drill and tap to use. Avoid any buildup ...
