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.
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Hydraulic 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 ...
Power Steering System Description and Operation
The hydraulic power steering pump is a constant displacement vane-type pump
that provides hydraulic pressure and flow for the power
steering gear. The hydraulic power steering pumps are either belt ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair 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 Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
This vehicle has advanced technology frontal airbags. Frontal airbags are designed
to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes to help reduce
the potential for severe injuries, mainly to the driver's or front outboard passenger's
head and chest.
However, they are ...
Installation Procedure
Align the front side door outer panel.
Verify the fit of the front side door outer panel.
Clamp the front side door outer panel
into position.
Pre-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit .
Continue to hammer in stages along the hem flanges.
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