Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Electronic Power Steering)
Special Tools
CH-6247 Removal and Installation Tool for the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
- Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement.

- Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod with CH-6247 remover/installer
.
Installation Procedure

- Apply threadlock compound to the threads of the inner tie rod.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the steering linkage inner rod using the CH-6247
remover/installer and tighten to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).
- Install the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement.
- Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
- Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.
- Adjust front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or
Front Toe Adjustment.
- Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor
Centering.
Special Tools
CH-6247 Removal and Installation Tool for the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle ...
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Additional Maintenance and Care
Your vehicle is an important investment and caring for it properly may help to
avoid future costly repairs. To maintain vehicle performance, additional maintenance
services may be required. It is recommended that your dealer perform these services
— their trained dealer technicians know your v ...
Installation Procedure
Remove rear end upper panel extension (1) from service part.
Cut the body side inner panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
jo ...
SIR Disabling and Enabling
SIR component location affects how a vehicle should be serviced. There are
parts of the SIR system installed in various locations around a
vehicle. To find the location of the SIR components refer to SIR Identification
Views.
There are several reasons for disabling the SIR system, such as re ...