Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Electronic Power Steering)
Special Tools
CH-6247 Removal and Installation Tool for the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
- Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement.

- Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod with CH-6247 remover/installer
.
Installation Procedure

- Apply threadlock compound to the threads of the inner tie rod.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the steering linkage inner rod using the CH-6247
remover/installer and tighten to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).
- Install the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement.
- Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
- Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.
- Adjust front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or
Front Toe Adjustment.
- Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor
Centering.
Special Tools
CH-6247 Removal and Installation Tool for the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle ...
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Body control module (BCM)
Exterior rear compartment lid release switch
Rear compartment lid release actuator
Rear compartment lid release relay
Rear Compartment Lid Release Operation
When the exterior rear compartment lid release switch is ...
Hands-Free Phone
Using Bluetooth Voice Recognition
To use voice recognition, press the
button on the steering wheel.
Use the commands below for the various voice features. For additional information,
say “Help” while in a voice recognition menu.
Making a Call
Calls can be made using the following commands.
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Front Floor Console Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel - left side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left
Side
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel - right side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Right
Side
Remo ...