Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Suspension Description and Operation

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / 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

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

Tires and Wheels

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 ...

Other materials:

Front Side Door Window Adjustment
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Express Window Down Warning in the Preface section. Preliminary Procedure Remove the front side door trim. Refer to Front Side Door Trim Replacement. Remove the water deflector. Refe ...

If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off and use the rocking method. WARNING If the vehicle's tires spin at high speed, they can explode, ...

Front Fender Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Remove front bumper fascia guide. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement Remove the headlamp. Refer to H ...