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.
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.
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Other materials:
Steering Wheel Controls
Depending on the vehicle options, some audio functions can be controlled through
the steering wheel controls.
(Push to Talk): Press to interact
with Bluetooth or voice recognition.
(Mute/End Call): Press to decline
an incoming call, or to end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle ...
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions
that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH system.
Do not secure a child seat in a position without a top tether anchor if a national
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Vehicle, Engine and Transmission ID and VIN Location, Derivative and Usage
Note:: Graphic shows exemplary VIN.
The VIN plate is the legal identifier of the vehicle. The VIN plate is
located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel (I/P) and can
be seen through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle:
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