Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Thread Repair
General purpose thread repair kits are available commercially.
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 which tap to use.
Always 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.
- Adjust the stop collars on the cutting tool as needed. Tap the stop collars to the required depth.
- Drill out the damaged thread.
- Remove the chips.
- Apply clean engine oil to the top thread.
- Use the tap in order to cut new thread.
- Clean the thread.
- Screw the thread insert onto the mandrel of the thread insert installer. Engage the tang of the thread insert onto the end of the mandrel.
Note: The thread insert should be flush to 1 turn below the surface.
- Lubricate the thread insert with clean engine oil - except when installing in aluminum - and install the thread insert.
- If the tang of the thread insert does not break off when backing out the thread insert installer, break off the tang using a drift punch.
Special Tools and Equipment
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Preliminary Procedure
Remove rear seat - left side. Refer to Rear Seat Replacement
Rear Seat Back Cushion Cover
Procedure
Remove the staples from the seat back cover.
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Seat Heating and Cooling
Specifications
Heated/Cooled Seat Schematics
Front Seat Heater Control Module Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
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Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment upper side rail 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 ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Collision Sectioning Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Dis ...
Bluetooth (Overview)
For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with
many cell phones, allowing:
• Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode.
• Sharing of the cell phone’s address book or contact list with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with ...