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:
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting
in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems
are working properly after a crash, have them inspected a ...
SIR Identification Views
The SIR Identification Views shown below illustrate the approximate location
of all SIR components available for the vehicle. This will assist
in determining the appropriate SIR Disabling and Enabling for a given service
procedure, refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Front End Sensor-- ...
Engine Compartment Overview
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2. Engine Oil Dipstick.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap.
5. Remote Negative (-) Grounding Point.
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
7. Battery
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
9. Remote Positive (+ ...
