Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
- CH-6068 Spring Tensioner Device
- CH-6066 Holding Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
- Install the strut to the CH-6066 holder (5).
- Tension spring (4), using CH-6068 tensioner to remove the spring tension from the upper strut mount.
- Remove the strut nut (2).
- Remove the strut mount insulator washer (3).
- Remove the front spring strut components:
6.1. Remove the strut mount insulator assembly (2). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.2. Remove the strut mount bearing assembly (3). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.3. Remove the bumper (4). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.4. Remove the insulator (5). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.5. Remove the spring (6) with CH-6068 tensioner (1).
6.6. Remove the spring tension using the CH-6068 tensioner . Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.7. Remove the strut (7) from CH-6066 holder (8).
- Remove the lower insulator (1). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary
Assembly Procedure
- Install the lower insulator (1).
- Install the spring strut components:
2.1. Install the strut (7) to the CH-6066 holder (8).
2.2. Install the spring (6) to the CH-6068 tensioner (1), compress spring to remove the spring tension.
2.3. Install the spring (6) to the strut (7).
2.4. Install the insulator (5) to the strut (7).
2.5. Install the bumper (4) to the strut (7).
2.6. Install the strut mount bearing (3) to the strut (7).
2.7. Install the mount insulator assembly (2) to the strut (7).
- Install the strut mount insulator washer (3).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the strut nut (2) to the strut shaft and tighten to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).
- Remove the CH-6068 tensioner (1) from the spring (4).
- Remove the front strut from CH-6066 holder (5).
- Install the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent
metal chips from causing physical injury.
Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod ( 1) completely
extended.
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Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension abso ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Cut the rocker 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 of the ...
Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Modules
The roof rail modules are located under the headliner extending from the
front windshield pillar to the rear window pillar. The roof rail
modules contain a housing, inflatable air bag, initiating device, and a canister
of gas generating material. The initiator is part of the roof
rail module d ...
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
(Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer):
Push the turn signal lever away from you and release to turn the high beams on.
To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps
are on. ...
