Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Installation Procedure
- Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle.
- Install and hand tighten the NEW rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1).
- Install and hand tighten the NEW front lower control arm nut and bolt (1).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Support the lower control arm with a hydraulic jack and lift the control arm into the neutral position.
- Tighten the front lower control arm bolt (1) to 70 N·m (52 lb ft) +75-90 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
- Tighten the rear bushing to frame bolts to 55 N·m (41 lb ft) +45-60 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
- Install the NEW ball joint to knuckle bolt and nut and tighten to 30 N·m
(22 lb ft) +60-75 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
Lower the vehicle to the ground in order to tighten the control arm fasteners correctly.
- Remove the jack stand.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Note: DO NOT re-use the lower ...
Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
Remo ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the front wheelhouse (1).
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Note: In MIG-brazing areas 50 mm (2 in) must b ...
Power Steering
Specifications
Power Steering System Bleeding
Note:
Use clean, new power steering fluid type only. See the Maintenance
and Lubrication subsection for fluid specifications.
Hoses touching the frame, body or engine may cause system noise.
Verify that the hoses do not touch any ot ...
Installation Procedure
Create 6 x 20 mm (4/16 x 12/16 in) slots for MIG-brazing along the edges
of the rear inner wheelhouse as noted from the original
panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can
not be determined, space the slots every 40 mm (1½ in).
Clean and prepare the ...
