Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Special Tools
- CH-6068 Spring Tensioner Device
- CH-6066 Holding Device
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
- Install the strut to the CH-6066 holder (5).
- Tension spring (4), using CH-6068 tensioner to remove the spring tension from the upper strut mount.
- Remove the strut nut (2).
- Remove the strut mount insulator washer (3).
- Remove the front spring strut components:
6.1. Remove the strut mount insulator assembly (2). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.2. Remove the strut mount bearing assembly (3). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.3. Remove the bumper (4). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.4. Remove the insulator (5). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.5. Remove the spring (6) with CH-6068 tensioner (1).
6.6. Remove the spring tension using the CH-6068 tensioner . Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
6.7. Remove the strut (7) from CH-6066 holder (8).
- Remove the lower insulator (1). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary
Assembly Procedure
- Install the lower insulator (1).
- Install the spring strut components:
2.1. Install the strut (7) to the CH-6066 holder (8).
2.2. Install the spring (6) to the CH-6068 tensioner (1), compress spring to remove the spring tension.
2.3. Install the spring (6) to the strut (7).
2.4. Install the insulator (5) to the strut (7).
2.5. Install the bumper (4) to the strut (7).
2.6. Install the strut mount bearing (3) to the strut (7).
2.7. Install the mount insulator assembly (2) to the strut (7).
- Install the strut mount insulator washer (3).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the strut nut (2) to the strut shaft and tighten to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).
- Remove the CH-6068 tensioner (1) from the spring (4).
- Remove the front strut from CH-6066 holder (5).
- Install the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement.
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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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 abso ...
Other materials:
Dual Phase Steel
This information provides repair recommendations and general guidelines for
steel classified as Dual Phase Steel (Dual Phase Steel with a
tensile strength up to and including 800 MPa), also known as DP.
General Motors recommends the following when repairing or replacing this type of
steel du ...
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 Bat ...
Emergency
With Automatic Crash Response, the built-in system can automatically connect
to help in most crashes, even if help cannot be requested.
Press to connect to an Emergency
Advisor. GPS technology is used to identify the vehicle location and can provide
critical information to emergency personne ...
