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:
Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement
Special Tools
CH 49800 Installer Power Steering Pump Belt
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Caution: Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressing
causes the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failure
to follow this recommendatio ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Introduction
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