Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Strut Assembly Replacement
Special Tools
CH 49375 Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
- Raise and the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.

- Separate the brake hose (1) from the shock absorber.

- Remove the steering knuckle nuts and bolts (1).

- Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) from the front strut.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Open the hood.

- Remove the upper strut mount nut (1), use the CH 49375 wrench .
- Remove the strut mounting plate (2).
- Separate the front strut from the knuckle.
- Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
- For servicing the individual strut components, refer to Strut, Strut
Component, or Spring Replacement.
Installation Procedure
- Install the front strut assembly.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

- Install the strut mounting plate (2).
- Install the upper strut mount nut (1), using the CH 49375 wrench and
tighten to 45 N·m (34 lb ft).

- Insert the front strut in the knuckle.
- Install the steering knuckle nuts and bolts (1) and tighten to 90 N·m
(66 lb ft) +60-70 degrees.

Install the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) and tighten to 65 N·m (48 lb
ft).

- Install the brake hose (1) to the strut.
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check the front end alignment specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment
Specifications.
Special Tools
CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking ...
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent
metal chips from causing physical injury.
Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod ( 1) completely
extended.
D ...
Other materials:
Battery Disconnect Warning
Warning: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch
must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be
OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery
cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or
equipment come in contact ...
Hazard Warning Flashers
(Hazard Warning Flasher):
Press and momentarily hold this button on the instrument panel above the climate
control system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This
warns others that you are having trouble.
Press and momentarily hold again to turn the flashers off ...
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the left outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
Replacement - Left Side.
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Screw (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (23 lb in)
Instrument Panel ...