Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Wheel and Column

Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation

The Variable Effort Steering (VES) system or MAGNASTEER® varies the amount of effort required to steer the vehicle as vehicle speed changes. At low speeds, the system provides minimal steering effo ...

Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure Turn the steering wheel to the straight forward position and support it from movement Remove the 2 intermediate steering shaft bolts (1). Remove the interm ...

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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 linkage inner tie rod nut (1). Remove the steering gear outer boot clamp (2). Loosen the st ...

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 ...

Compact Spare Tire
WARNING Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; howe ...