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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Strut Assembly Replacement

Special Tools

CH 49375 Wrench

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

  1. Separate the brake hose (1) from the shock absorber.

  1. Remove the steering knuckle nuts and bolts (1).

  1. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) from the front strut.
  2. Lower the vehicle.
  3. Open the hood.

  1. Remove the upper strut mount nut (1), use the CH 49375 wrench .
  2. Remove the strut mounting plate (2).
  3. Separate the front strut from the knuckle.
  4. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
  5. For servicing the individual strut components, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the front strut assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install the strut mounting plate (2).
  2. Install the upper strut mount nut (1), using the CH 49375 wrench and tighten to 45 N·m (34 lb ft).

  1. Insert the front strut in the knuckle.
  2. Install the steering knuckle nuts and bolts (1) and tighten to 90 N·m (66 lb ft) +60-70 degrees.

Install the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) and tighten  to 65 N·m (48 lb

Install the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) and tighten  to 65 N·m (48 lb ft).

  1. Install the brake hose (1) to the strut.
  2. Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Check the front end alignment specifications. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Wheel Stud Replacement
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Shock Absorber Disposal
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Other materials:

Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement
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Destination
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Installation Procedure
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