Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Shock Absorber 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 Installation.
- Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
- Remove the upper shock absorber bolts (1).
- Remove the lower shock absorber bolt (1).
Installation Procedure
- Position the shock absorber to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install NEW upper shock absorber bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N·m (74 lb in).
- Install NEW lower shock absorber bolt (1) and tighten to 150 N·m (111 lb ft) + 60°.
- Remove the jack stand.
- Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
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
Remov ...
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Gas charged shock absorbers contain high pressure gas. Do
not remove the snap ring from inside the top of the tube. If the snap
ring is removed, the contents of the shock absorber will com ...
Other materials:
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off.
If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off.
If the TCS is off, the system does not assist i ...
Front Side Door Upper Hinge and Lower Hinge Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
Remove the front fender insulator. Refer to Front Fender Insulator
Replacement.
Remove the front side door. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement.
Front Side Door Hinge Bolt ( ...
Roof Side Rail Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Warning: In order to prevent SIR deployment, personal injury, or
unnecessary SIR system repairs, do not strike the door or the
door pillar in the area of the side impact sensor (SIS). Turn OFF the ignition
and remove the key when performing service in the
area of the SIS.
Warning: When pe ...
