Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Suspension Description and Operation
This vehicle has a semi-independent twist-beam rear suspension system consisting of the following components:
- An axle with integral trailing arms
- AV shaped twisting cross beam
- Two coil springs
- Two shock absorbers
Axle Assembly
The axle assembly (1) attaches to the underbody through a rubber bushing and bracket located at the front of each integral trailing arm.
The brackets are attached to the underbody side rails with bolts (2). The axle structure itself maintains the geometrical relationship of the wheels relative to the centerline of the body.
Special Tools and Equipment
Wheel Stud Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and
Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installati ...
Tires and Wheels
Specifications
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Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Prepare all mating surfaces as necessary
Align the body lock pillar outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body lock
pillar outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfac ...
Front Fender Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement
Remove front bumper fascia guide. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement
Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Remove the headlamp. Refer to H ...
Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXT, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove air intake duct ...
