Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Replacement

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / Suspension / Rear Suspension / 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 ...

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:

Shock Absorber Disposal
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Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
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Cooling System
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