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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Replacement

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / Shock Absorber Replacement

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting  and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.

  1. Remove the upper shock absorber bolts (1).

  1. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt (1).

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the shock absorber to the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install NEW upper shock absorber bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N·m (74 lb in).

  1. Install NEW lower shock absorber bolt (1) and tighten  to 150 N·m (111 lb ft) + 60°.
  2. Remove the jack stand.
  3. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  4. 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 ...

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Installation Procedure
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Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Replacement
Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement. Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Rivet (Qty: 4) Special Tools BO-594-A Hand Rivet Tongs For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Rear Bumper Fascia Guide Rear Bumper Fascia Inner ...

Visual Aiming Preparation Procedure
Important: Some state and local laws specify requirements for headlamp aim. Comply with all of these laws when performing any headlamp aiming operations. Headlamp aim should be checked: When a new headlamp capsule is installed. If service or repairs to the front end area have, or may have, ...

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