Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
Special Tools
- CH 904 Underframe
- CH 49289 Centering Adapter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Frame and Underbody
Specifications
Engine Shield Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Engine Shield Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to ...
Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the
condenser tabs on each side.
Remove the lower steering intermediate shaft bolt (1).
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Li ...
Other materials:
All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with all-season tires. These tires are designed to provide
good overall performance on most road surfaces and weather conditions. Original
equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification
code molded onto the sidewall. Origi ...
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 springs
Two shock absorbers
Axle Assembly
The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody throu ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair 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 Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery N ...
