Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Spring Replacement
Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
- Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
- Remove the lower shock bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
- Using the tall jack stands, slowly lower the rear axle in order to
remove tension from the rear springs.

- Remove the spring (1).

- Remove the upper spring seat/jounce bumper (1) from the spring, while
leaving the lower spring seat on the axle.
Installation Procedure

- Install the upper spring seat/jounce bumper (1) on the spring.

- Install the spring (1) making sure the lower coil is seated
into the lower spring seat.
- Using the jack stands, raise the rear axle in order to compress the rear
springs.
- Install the lower shock absorber bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber
Replacement.
- Lower the vehicle.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
Remove the lower sh ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Front Fender Front Lower Bracket Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement
Remove the front fender. Refer to Front Fender Replacement.
Front Fender Bracket Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caut ...
Turn Signal Switch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column
Upper Trim Cover Replacement.
Remove the steering column lower trim cover. Refer to Steering Column
Lower Trim Cover Replacement.
Turn Signal Switch
Procedure
Disconnect any elec ...
Heating and Air Conditioning System Description and Operation
Engine Coolant
Engine coolant is the key element of the heating system. The thermostat
controls engine operating coolant temperature. The thermostat
also creates a restriction for the cooling system that promotes a positive
coolant flow and helps prevent cavitation. Coolant enters the
heater ...