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:
Seat Adjustment
WARNING
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while
the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rear side door outer panel.
Verify the fit of the rear side door outer panel.
Clamp the rear side door outer panel
into position.
Pre-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit .
Continue to hammer in stages along the hem flanges.
App ...
Doors
Trunk
WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch
open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch
or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause u ...
