Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Steering Linkage Tie Rod Nut
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 35 N·m (26 lb ft)
- Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Tighten 60 N·m (44 lb ft)
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
Procedure
- Use CH-161-B puller to separate the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
- Inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for bent or damaged threads.
- Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.
- Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering
- Check and adjust wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.
Special Tools
CH-161-B Puller
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
Hose Clamp
Pro ...
Steering Gear Boot Replacement
Special Tools
CH-804 Drive Axle Seal Clamp Pliers
Removal Procedure
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer
Tie Rod Replacement.
Remove the steering lin ...
Other materials:
Rear Suspension
Specifications
Rear Suspension Components
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mount
Shock Absorber Assembly
Upper Dumping Ring
Rear Spring
Lower Dumping Ring
Rear Axle Bushing
Rear Ax ...
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV,
and 1.8L 2H0)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from A/C condenser (2).
Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose bol ...
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 ...
