Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Wheel and Column

Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation

The Variable Effort Steering (VES) system or MAGNASTEER® varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle as vehicle speed changes. At low speeds, the system provides minimal steering effo ...

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and support it from movement Remove the 2 intermediate steering shaft bolts (1). Remove the interm ...

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Metric Fasteners
This vehicle provides fastener dimensions using the metric system. Most metric fasteners are approximate in diameter to equivalent English fasteners. Make replacements using fasteners of the same nominal diameter, thread pitch, and strength. A number marking identifies the OE metric fastener ...

Installation Procedure
Align the rear compartment floor panel. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear compartment floor panel as noted from the original panel. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding. Position the rear compartment floor panel on the vehicle. V ...

Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. •  A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger. • A knee airbag for the driver. • A knee airbag for the front outboard passenger. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impac ...