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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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-driven or direct-drive, cam-driven. The power steering fluid reservoir holds the power steerin ...

Installation Procedure
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion  ...

Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be determined, space the braze holes every 40 mm (1½ in). Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges of the rear floor panel filler as noted from the original panel. Clean and prepare ...