Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Suspension Description and Operation
This vehicle has a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension system consisting of the following components:
- An axle with integral trailing arms
- AV shaped twisting cross beam
- Two coil springs
- Two shock absorbers
Axle Assembly
The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody through a rubber bushing and bracket located at the front of each integral trailing arm.
The brackets are attached to the underbody side rails with bolts (2). The axle structure itself maintains the geometrical relationship of the wheels relative to the centerline of the body.
Special Tools and Equipment
Wheel Stud 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 ...
Tires and Wheels
Specifications
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Other materials:
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision
Warning: Restraint systems can be damaged in a collision. To help
avoid injury and ensure that all parts in need of replacement are
replaced:
Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the
collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as
air
bags and ...
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Insert Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Insert Screw (Qty: 6)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Insert Asse ...
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action
that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after
the other.
The messages that do not require immediate action can be acknowledged and cleared
by pressing SET/CLR. The messages tha ...
