Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Column in Lock Position Caution
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
- The steering column
- The steering shaft coupling
- The intermediate shaft(s)
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil’s centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
Steering Gear Preload Adjustment Caution
Caution: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
Steering Wheel in the Full Turn Position Caution
Caution: Do not hold the steering wheel in the full turn position longer than 5 seconds, as damage to the steering pump may result.
Steering Wheel Straight and Column Locked Caution
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft(s)
- The steering gear
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has became un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil’s centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.
Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Caution
Caution: Do not remove the pigtail from either the heated oxygen
sensor (HO2S) or the oxygen sensor (O2S). Removing the pigtail or the
connector will affect sensor operation.
Handle the oxygen sen ...
Test Probe Caution
Caution: Do not insert test equipment probes (DMM etc.) into any
connector or fuse block terminal. The diameter of the test probes will
deform most terminals. A deformed terminal will cause a poor ...
Other materials:
Steering
Electric Power Steering
The vehicle has electric power steering. It does not have power steering fluid.
Regular maintenance is not required.
If power steering assist is lost due to a system malfunction, the vehicle can
be steered, but may require increased effort. See your dealer if there is a ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR ...
Hood Adjustment
Hood
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the hood hinge reinforcement nuts (Qty: 4).
Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides between the
hood and the fenders, the headlamps and
the front bumper fascia and so that the hood ...
