Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Prevailing Torque Fasteners
Prevailing torque fasteners create a thread interface between the fastener and the fastener counterpart in order to prevent the fastener from loosening.
All Metal Prevailing Torque Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by a designed distortion or deformation in the fastener.
Nylon Interface Prevailing Torque Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by the presence of a nylon material on the fastener threads.
Adhesive Coated Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by the presence of a thread-locking compound on the fastener threads. Refer to the appropriate repair procedure in order to determine if the fastener may be reused and the applicable thread-locking compound to apply to the fastener.
- Prevailing Torque Nut, Center Lock Type
- Prevailing Torque Nut, Top Lock Type
- Prevailing Torque Nut, Nylon Patch Type
- Prevailing Torque Nut, Nylon Washer Insert Type
- Prevailing Torque Nut, Nylon Insert Type
- Prevailing Torque Bolt, Dry Adhesive Coating Type
- Prevailing Torque Bolt, Thread Profile Deformed Type
- Prevailing Torque Bolt, Nylon Strip Type
- Prevailing Torque Bolt, Out-of-Round Thread Area Type
A prevailing torque fastener may be reused ONLY if:
- The fastener and the fastener counterpart are clean and not damaged
- There is no rust on the fastener
- The fastener develops the specified minimum torque against its counterpart prior to the fastener seating
Metric Prevailing Torque Fastener Minimum Torque Development
English Prevailing Torque Fastener Minimum Torque Development
Metric Fasteners
This vehicle provides fastener dimensions using the metric system. Most
metric fasteners are approximate in diameter to equivalent
English fasteners. Make replacements using fasteners of the same n ...
Thread Inserts
General Purpose Thread Repair Kits.
These kits are available commercially.
Repair Procedure
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
Note: Refer to the thread repair ...
Other materials:
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the headliner.
(Dome Lamp Override): Press
to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open.
(Door): Press to turn the
lamps on automatically when a door is opened.
(On): Press to turn on the
dome lamps. ...
Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove rear compartment lid. Refer to Rear Compartment Lid Replacement.
Special Tools
BO-125 Torque Rod Lifter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod - Right Side
Tip
Only use the special tool to remove and i ...
Exterior Care
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
Notice: Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents
as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts.
If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehic ...
