Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Electronic Power Steering)
Special Tools
CH-6247 Removal and Installation Tool for the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
- Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement.

- Remove the steering linkage inner tie rod with CH-6247 remover/installer
.
Installation Procedure

- Apply threadlock compound to the threads of the inner tie rod.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the steering linkage inner rod using the CH-6247
remover/installer and tighten to 105 N·m (77 lb ft).
- Install the steering gear boot. Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement.
- Install the steering linkage outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage
Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
- Measure the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.
- Adjust front toe. Refer to Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or
Front Toe Adjustment.
- Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor
Centering.
Special Tools
CH-6247 Removal and Installation Tool for the Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle ...
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Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side
outer lower panel as noted from the original panel.
Note: If the location of the original plug weld holes can not be
determined, space the plug weld holes every 40 mm (1½ in).
Clean and prepare the attac ...
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference
or static, unplug the item from the accessory p ...
Rear Side Door Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear side door trim panel. Refer to Rear Side Door Trim
Replacement.
Rear Side Door Check Link Bolt
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Remove the water deflector
Disconnect the door electrical connector.
Suppo ...