Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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.
- Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
- Remove the strut from the vise.
- Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down.
- Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to completely drain the oil from the strut.
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 whe ...
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 &n ...
Other materials:
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.
TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare
tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in t ...
Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel outer trim cover - right side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side.
Instrument Panel Compartment Screw (Qty: 5)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)
...
Windshield Washer Pump Seal Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the windshield washer pump. Refer to Windshield Washer Pump
Replacement
Using a small flat-bladed tool, remove the washer pump terminal seal (1)
from the washer solvent container (2).
Installation Procedure
Position the washer pump ...
