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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Replacement

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting  and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.

  1. Remove the upper shock absorber bolts (1).

  1. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt (1).

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the shock absorber to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install NEW upper shock absorber bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N·m (74 lb in).

  1. Install NEW lower shock absorber bolt (1) and tighten  to 150 N·m (111 lb ft) + 60°.
  2. Remove the jack stand.
  3. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
Rear Axle Bushing Replacement
Special Tools CH 6616 Hydraulic Hand Pump CH 6615-10 Hydraulic Cylinder CH-48377-1 Chisel CH-49233 Adapter CH 906-42 Adapter For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools Remov ...

Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Gas charged shock absorbers contain high pressure gas. Do not remove the snap ring from inside the top of the tube. If the snap ring is removed, the contents of the shock absorber will com ...

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Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear defog ...

Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Reconnection
Removal Procedure Turn on the radio and record all of the customer radio station presets. Ensure that all lamps and accessories are turned off. Turn the ignition OFF and remove the ignition key. Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section. Loosen the negati ...

Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop • Check the engine oil level. Once a Month • Check the tire inflation pressures. •  Inspect the tires for wear. • Check the windshield washer fluid level. Engine Oil Change When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message or Code 82 DIC message dis ...

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