Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury.
- Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod ( 1) completely extended.
- Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
- Remove the strut from the vise.
- Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down.
- Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to completely drain the oil from the strut.
Strut Assembly Replacement
Special Tools
CH 49375 Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and whe ...
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
CH-6068 Spring Tensioner Device
CH-6066 Holding Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly. Refer &n ...
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Maintenance Schedule
Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Stop
• Check the engine oil level.
Once a Month
• Check the tire inflation pressures.
• Inspect the tires for wear.
• Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Engine Oil Change
When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message or Code 82 DIC message dis ...
Engine Overheating
There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the vehicle instrument cluster
to warn of engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service
help right away.
If the decision is made to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on
a le ...
Installation Procedure
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be
determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the rear floor
panel filler as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the atta ...
