Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 lb ft)
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
Procedure
- Use CH-161-B puller to separate the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
- Inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for bent or damaged threads.
- Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.
- Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering
- Check and adjust wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.
Special Tools
CH-161-B Puller
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
Hose Clamp
Pro ...
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer
Tie Rod Replacement.
Remove the steering lin ...
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Brakes
This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear drum brakes or rear disc
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is m ...
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are located in the headliner.
: Press to turn the lamps off, even
when a door is open.
: Press to turn the lamps on automatically
when a door is opened.
: Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Reading Lamps
The reading lamps are located in the overhead con ...