Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Knuckle Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
Steering Knuckle Bolt (Qty: 2)
Steering Knuckle Nut (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 90 N·m(66 lb ft) + 60-70 degrees
Steering Knuckle
Installation Procedure
Position the front brake shield (2) and front wheel bearing/hub (1)
assembly in the steering knuckle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Install the NEW fr ...
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. ...
Other materials:
Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
Inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the
tire.
Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order to locate the leak.
Inscribe a mark on the wheel in order to indic ...
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Steering Linkage Tie Rod Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
35 N·m (26 lb ft)
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Tighten
60 N·m (44 ...
Installation Procedure
Position the front end upper tie bar (1) on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the front end upper tie bar.
Clamp the front end upper tie bar into position.
Weld seam accordingly.
Weld seam accordingly.
Grind down weld seams as needed for related panels and components.
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