Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Axle Bushing Replacement
Special Tools
- CH 6616 Hydraulic Hand Pump
- CH 6615-10 Hydraulic Cylinder
- CH-48377-1 Chisel
- CH-49233 Adapter
- CH 906-42 Adapter
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools
Removal Procedure
Warning: Use of eye goggles is necessary to prevent personal injury.
- Remove the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement
- With the aid of second mechanic, place rear axle onto work bench.
- Mark installation position (dashed line) for rear axle bushing (2) on rear axle using a permanent marker.
Use upper gap (1) of bushing for alignment.
- Drill 8 times all around through rubber (1) bushings with drill 10 mm (0.4 in)
- Jigsaw carefully a V-cut (dashed line) into lower side (1) of rear axle bushing. Use lowest bore (2) to insert saw.
- Remove bushing (1), using CH-48377-1 chisel (2) and a hammer. Insert CH-48377-1 chisel on place of V-cut.
- Mark installation position (2) of NEW rear axle bushing (1) as shown in graphic above
- Align bushing marking (2) to rear axle marking (1).
- Install the following components onto rear axle bushing and rear axle:
- CH 6615-10 cylinder (1).
- CH-49233 adapter (2).
- NEW rear axle bushing (3).
- CH 906-42 adapter (4)
- Install and tighten counter nut (5) onto spindle of CH 6615-10 cylinder (1)
- Connect pressure hose (6) of CH 6616 pump to CH 6615-10 cylinder
- Press carefully the rear axle bushing in to rear axle, using CH 6616 pump .
- When lift way of CH 6615-10 cylinder reaches stop, release pressure on CH 6616 pump , retighten counter nut (5) and press rear axle bushing in to rear axle until final installation position.
- Remove ALL special tools.
- Install rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
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 ...
Shock Absorber Replacement
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
Installati ...
Other materials:
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled
with these systems.
Vehicles without Air Conditioning
1. Temperature Control
2. Bi-level Air Mode
3. Floor Air Mode
4. Vent Air Mode
5. Fan Control
6. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
7. Re ...
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Special Tools
GE-45037 A/C Oil Injector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Warning: To prevent personal injury, avoid breathing A/C Refrigerant
and lubricant vapor or mist. Work in a well ventilated area. To
remove refrigerant from the A ...
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted
at the steering wheel.
(Push to Talk): For vehicles with
a Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system, press to interact with those systems.
(Mute/End Call): Press to silence
the vehicle speakers only.
Pre ...
