Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Thread Inserts
General Purpose Thread Repair Kits.
These kits are available commercially.
Repair Procedure
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair kit manufacturer's instructions regarding the size of the drill and tap to use. Avoid any buildup of chips. Back out the tap every few turns and remove the chips.
- Determine the size, the pitch, and the depth of the damaged thread. If necessary, adjust the stop collars on the cutting tool and tap to the required depth.
- Drill out the damaged threads. Clean out any chips.
- Lubricate the tap with light engine oil. Tap the hole. Clean the threads.
- Thread the thread insert onto the mandrel of the installer. Engage the tang of the insert onto the end of the mandrel.
Note: The insert should be flush to one turn below the surface.
- Lubricate the insert with light engine oil, except when installing in aluminum and install the insert.
- If the tang of the insert does not break off when backing out the installer, break the tang off with a drift.
Abbreviations and Meanings
Registered and Non-Registered Trademarks
Listed below are Registered Trademarks (®) or Non-Registered Trademarks (™) which may appear in this service manual.
Prevailing Torque Fasteners
Prevailing torque fasteners create a thread interface between the fastener
and the fastener counterpart in order to prevent the fastener
from loosening.
All Metal Prevailing Torque Fasteners
Thes ...
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Note: The use of a LOW PROFILE LIFT ARMS SYSTEM may be required to
avoid unwanted contact with the vehicle's body and structure
depending on lifting equipment used. Refer to the manufacture's recom ...
Other materials:
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not, originally, equipped with winter tires. Winter tires are
designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered roads. Consider installing
winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on snow or ice-covered roads is
expected. See your dealer for details regarding wint ...
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 ...
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference
or static, unplug the item from the accessory p ...
