Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Suspension
Specifications
Rear Suspension Components
- Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
- Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
- Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
- Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
- Shock Absorber Assembly
- Upper Dumping Ring
- Rear Spring
- Lower Dumping Ring
- Rear Axle Bushing
- Rear Axle Bracket
- Rear Wheel Bearing
- Rear Axle
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
- Rear Axle Bushing Replacement
- Shock Absorber Replacement
- Shock Absorber Disposal
- Rear Spring Insulator Replacement
- Rear Spring Replacement
- Rear Axle Replacement
- Wheel Stud Replacement
- Rear Suspension Description and Operation
Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension abso ...
Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc 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 ...
Other materials:
Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If
the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred
to as spark knock, might be heard when driving.
If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.
If hea ...
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
Caution: When adding fluid or making a complete fluid change, always
use the proper power steering fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid
will cause hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.
Clean the area surrounding the reservoir cap.
Remove the reservoir cap.
Inspect the power steeri ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rocker inner panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding.
Apply structural adhesive to all attaching surfaces.
Position the rocker inner panel on the
vehicle.
Verify the fit of the quarter outer panel
Clamp the rocker inner panel into posi ...
