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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Suspension Description and Operation

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Rear Suspension Description and Operation

This vehicle has a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension system consisting of the following components:

Axle Assembly

The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody through a rubber bushing and

The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody through a rubber bushing and bracket located at the front of each integral trailing arm.

The brackets are attached to the underbody side rails with bolts (2). The axle structure itself maintains the geometrical relationship of the wheels relative to the centerline of the body.

Special Tools and Equipment

Tires and Wheels

Wheel Stud Replacement
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 ...

Tires and Wheels
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Other materials:

Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Rear Side Door Check Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 25 N·m (19 lb ft) Rear Side Door Weatherstrip - Door Side Procedure Unclip weatherstrip   from rear side door. When removing protective liners from adhesive tape, be care ...

Installation Procedure
Cut the rear side rail in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of the serv ...

Center Console Storage
The center console storage has a storage area under the armrest. Pull up on the latch on the front of the armrest to access. Pull up on the latch and slide the center console armrest to adjust the position. Return the armrest to the rear position to access the storage area. There may be an a ...

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