Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Shock Absorber 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 Installation.
- Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
- Remove the upper shock absorber bolts (1).
- Remove the lower shock absorber bolt (1).
Installation Procedure
- Position the shock absorber to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install NEW upper shock absorber bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N·m (74 lb in).
- Install NEW lower shock absorber bolt (1) and tighten to 150 N·m (111 lb ft) + 60°.
- Remove the jack stand.
- Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- 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 ...
Other materials:
Mild Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Mild Steel. This type of steel normally has a
tensile strength less than 270 MPa. This includes the common steel names of:
Mild Steel
Bake Hardenable Steel (BH)
Solid Solution Strengthened Stee ...
Installation Procedure
Remove rear end upper panel extension (1) from service part.
Cut
Cut the body side inner panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioni ...
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there
is a problem.
If the ABS light comes on and stays on while driving, stop as soon as possible
and turn the ignition off.
Start ...
