Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Hydraulic 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 90 N·m (64 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.
Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Special Tools
EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the
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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 ...
Other materials:
Tail Lamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Open and support the rear compartment
lid.
Remove the body side trim panel replacement in order to expose the tail
lamp pocket nuts. Refer to Body Side Trim Panel
Replacement - Left Side.
Tail Lamp Bolt (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caut ...
Bluetooth
Overview
For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with
many cell phones and devices, allowing:
• Placing and receiving hands-free calls.
• Sharing of the cell phone’s address book or contact list with the vehicle. The
phone book will only display when that phon ...
StabiliTrak® Syste
The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. The system is on when the vehicle is started.
• To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and hold
until
and
illuminate in the instrument cluster.
• Press again to turn o ...