Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Tires and Wheels

Rear Suspension Description and Operation

This vehicle has a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension system consisting of the following components: An axle with integral trailing arms AV shaped twisting cross beam Two coil sprin ...

Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair

Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal   and Installation. Inflate the tire to the manufactures specified pressure as stated on the tire. Submerge the tire/w ...

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Rear Spring Insulator Replacement
Removal Procedure Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber. Remove the lower shock bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement. Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear a ...

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 ...

Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary. Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement. Create 8 x 24 mm (5/16 x 15/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing upper (1) and lower (2). Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for spot welding and brazing. Position the body loc ...