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:
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Apply structural adhesive to the attaching surfaces.
Position the rear bumper impact bar stud plate on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate
Clamp the rear bumper impact bar stud plate into ...
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
This vehicle may have the RVC system. Read this entire section before using it.
The RVC system can assist the driver when backing up by displaying a view of
the area behind the vehicle.
WARNING
The RVC system does not display children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals,
or any other object loc ...
Wheel Stud Replacement
Special Tools
CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
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 ...