Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury.
- Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod ( 1) completely extended.
- Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
- Remove the strut from the vise.
- Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down.
- Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to completely drain the oil from the strut.
Strut Assembly Replacement
Special Tools
CH 49375 Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and whe ...
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
CH-6068 Spring Tensioner Device
CH-6066 Holding Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly. Refer &n ...
Other materials:
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Remove the radiator grille support reinforcement. Refer to Radiator
Grille Reinforcement Support Replacement.
Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Retainer Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: ...
Rear Side Door Stationary Window Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Remove the rear side water deflector. Refer to Rear Side Door Water
Deflector Replacement.
Remove the rear door window outer sealing strip. Refer to Rear Side Door
Window ...
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem/Nameplate Replacement (VCDi AT)
Rear Compartment Lid Emblem Assembly
Caution: Refer to Exterior Trim Emblem Removal Caution in the
Preface section.
Procedure
The part and surface should be 21°C (70°F) prior to installation. The
vehicle should remain 21°C (70°F) for
one hour after assembly to allow adhesive to deve ...
