Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: High Strength Low Alloy Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for steel classified as High Strength Low Alloy Steel, also known as HSLA. This type of steel normally has a tensile strength range from 300-700 MPa.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of steel during collision repair.
Recommended Repairs
- Cold repairs can be performed on this type of steel, unless the damage includes kinks. If the damage includes kinks, the part should be replaced.
- Controlled use of heat can be used to repair damage, if the heat does not exceed 650°C (1200°F). The heat should be applied a maximum of 2 times, for up to 90 seconds.
- Sectioning or partial replacement of this type of steel is recommended only at approved locations, in a specific sectioning procedure.
- This type of steel can be used as a sleeve, or backer plate, during sectioning procedures.
- Squeeze Resistance Spot Welding can be used to replace factory spot welds, where applicable.
- MIG plug welding and MIG stitch welding can be used on this type of steel.
- MIG Brazing can be used on this type of steel.
Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a
tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa), also known a ...
Mild Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Mild Steel. This type of steel normally has a
tensile strength less than 270 MPa. This includes the c ...
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Rear Suspension
Specifications
Rear Suspension Components
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Shock Absorber Assembly
Upper Dumping Ring
Rear Spring
Lower Dumping Ring
Rear Axle Bushing
Rear Ax ...
Installation Procedure
Create 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slots for MIG-Brazing along the edges
of the front wheelhouse panel rear reinforcement as
noted from the original panel.
Create a 5 x 18 mm (4/16 x 11/16 in) slot for MIG-Brazing where front
wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse panel ...
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
The transmitter functions may work up to 60m(195 ft) away from the vehicle. On
vehicles with remote start the distance will be greater.
Keep in mind that other conditions, such as those previously stated, can impact
the performance of the transmitter.
(Lock): Press to lock all doors.
The t ...
