Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement (Hydraulic 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 90 N·m (64 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.
Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Special Tools
EN 45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Turn the front wheels to the straight forward position and secure the
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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 ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in
the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface
section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
Body Waterleak Repair
Warning: If the vehicle interior is exposed to moisture and becomes
soaked up to the level of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM),
the SDM and SDM harness connector must be replaced. The SDM could be activated
when powered, which could cause airbag deployment
and result in personal inj ...
Installation Procedure
Align the rear side door outer panel.
Verify the fit of the rear side door outer panel.
Clamp the rear side door outer panel
into position.
Pre-flanging the flange with BO-6396 pliers and BO-6392 tool kit .
Continue to hammer in stages along the hem flanges.
App ...
