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:
Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXT, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove air intake duct ...
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages
if a system problem is detected.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons
on the turn signal lever.
The DIC displ ...
Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension absorbs the impact of the tires travelling over
irregular road surfaces and dissipates this energy thr ...
