Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Axle Bushing Replacement
Special Tools
- CH 6616 Hydraulic Hand Pump
- CH 6615-10 Hydraulic Cylinder
- CH-48377-1 Chisel
- CH-49233 Adapter
- CH 906-42 Adapter
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools
Removal Procedure
Warning: Use of eye goggles is necessary to prevent personal injury.
- Remove the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement
- With the aid of second mechanic, place rear axle onto work bench.
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- Mark installation position (dashed line) for rear axle bushing (2) on
rear axle using a permanent marker.
Use upper gap (1) of bushing for alignment.
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- Drill 8 times all around through rubber (1) bushings with drill 10 mm
(0.4 in)
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- Jigsaw carefully a V-cut (dashed line) into lower side (1) of rear axle
bushing. Use lowest bore (2) to insert saw.
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- Remove bushing (1), using CH-48377-1 chisel (2) and a hammer. Insert
CH-48377-1 chisel on place of V-cut.
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- Mark installation position (2) of NEW rear axle bushing (1) as shown in
graphic above
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- Align bushing marking (2) to rear axle marking (1).
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- Install the following components onto rear axle bushing and rear axle:
- CH 6615-10 cylinder (1).
- CH-49233 adapter (2).
- NEW rear axle bushing (3).
- CH 906-42 adapter (4)
- Install and tighten counter nut (5) onto spindle of CH 6615-10 cylinder
(1)
- Connect pressure hose (6) of CH 6616 pump to CH 6615-10
cylinder
- Press carefully the rear axle bushing in to rear axle, using CH 6616
pump .
- When lift way of CH 6615-10 cylinder reaches stop, release pressure on
CH 6616 pump , retighten counter nut (5) and press rear
axle bushing in to rear axle until final installation position.
- Remove ALL special tools.
- Install rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Replacement
Special Tools
EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and ...
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installati ...
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Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Preliminary Procedures
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and
Recharging.
Remove drive belt. Refer to Generator and Air Conditioning Compressor
and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehic ...
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle on the map could be inaccurate due to one
or more of the following reasons:
• The road system has changed.
• The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as sand, gravel, or snow.
• The vehicle is traveling on winding roads or long straight roads.
...
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 ...