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:
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires, including the spare tire, if the vehicle has one,
be inspected for signs of wear or damage at least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
• The indicators at three or more places around the tire can be seen.
• There is cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubb ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rocker inner panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the quarter
outer panel as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the rocker inner panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of ...
Waterleak Test Preparation
GM vehicles are designed to operate under normal environmental
conditions.
The design criteria for sealing materials and components takes into
consideration the sealing forces required to withstand the natural
elements. These specifications cannot take into consideration any artificial ...
