Chevrolet Cruze manuals

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Strut Assembly Replacement

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Suspension / Front Suspension / Strut Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

CH 49375 Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

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

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

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

  1. Remove the upper strut mount nut (1), use the CH 49375 wrench .
  2. Remove the strut mounting plate (2).
  3. Separate the front strut from the knuckle.
  4. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
  5. For servicing the individual strut components, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the front strut assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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

  1. Insert the front strut in the knuckle.
  2. 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

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

  1. Install the brake hose (1) to the strut.
  2. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Check the front end alignment specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Wheel Stud Replacement
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 ...

Shock Absorber Disposal
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 ...

© 2011-2023 Copyright www.ccruze.com