Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Shock Absorber 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 Installation.
- Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.
- Remove the upper shock absorber bolts (1).
- Remove the lower shock absorber bolt (1).
Installation Procedure
- Position the shock absorber to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install NEW upper shock absorber bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N·m (74 lb in).
- Install NEW lower shock absorber bolt (1) and tighten to 150 N·m (111 lb ft) + 60°.
- Remove the jack stand.
- Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
Rear Axle Bushing Replacement
Special Tools
CH 6616 Hydraulic Hand Pump
CH 6615-10 Hydraulic Cylinder
CH-48377-1 Chisel
CH-49233 Adapter
CH 906-42 Adapter
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools
Remov ...
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Gas charged shock absorbers contain high pressure gas. Do
not remove the snap ring from inside the top of the tube. If the snap
ring is removed, the contents of the shock absorber will com ...
Other materials:
Environmental Fallout (Acid Rain)
Caution: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution in the
Preface section.
Note: Always refer to the manufacturer's packaged instructions for
the detailed procedures of materials used for compounding and/or
polishing.
Since the severity of the condition varies from area to area, proper ...
Exterior Windnoise
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
Exterior windnoise is louder when the vehicle is driven with one or more
windows down. Exterior windnoise occurs when air passes over
the body panels, the seams, or the openings. Use the following items during the
test drive i ...
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Preliminary Procedures
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and
Recharging.
Remove drive belt. Refer to Generator and Air Conditioning Compressor
and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehic ...
