Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Knuckle Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the wheel bearing/hub. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
Steering Knuckle Bolt (Qty: 2)
Steering Knuckle Nut (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 90 N·m(66 lb ft) + 60-70 degrees
Steering Knuckle
Installation Procedure
Position the front brake shield (2) and front wheel bearing/hub (1)
assembly in the steering knuckle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Install the NEW fr ...
Lower Control Arm Replacement
Special Tools
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Lid Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear compartment lid inner panel trim. Refer to Rear Compartment
Lid Inner Panel Trim Replacement.
Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb ft)
Rear Compartment Lid
...
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.
1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To
see how, see “Seats” in the Index.
2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the ...
Tyre Dismounting and Mounting
Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do
not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from
the wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel rim could result.
Caution: Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels with the
tire ...
