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:
Power Door Latch Description and Operation
Power Door Latch System Components
The power door latch system consists of the following components:
Remote control door lock receiver
Body control module (BCM)
Driver door latch
Passenger door latch
Left rear door latch
Right rear door latch
Door handle assemblies
Power Door Lat ...
Installation Procedure
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for brazing.
Apply structural adhesive to the attaching surfaces.
Position the rear bumper impact bar stud plate on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the rear bumper impact bar stud plate
Clamp the rear bumper impact bar stud plate into ...
Wipers and Washers
Specifications
Wiper/Washer Schematics
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Lower Trim
Cover Replacement.
Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
Procedure
Disconnect any elect ...
