Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual

Installation Procedure

7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Chevrolet Cruze. Lower Control Arm Replacement
  1. Position the lower control arm (1) in the cradle.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Lower Control Arm Replacement
  2. Install and hand tighten the NEW rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1).
    Chevrolet Cruze. Lower Control Arm Replacement
  3. Install and hand tighten the NEW front lower control arm nut and bolt (1).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Chevrolet Cruze. Lower Control Arm Replacement
  1. Support the lower control arm with a hydraulic jack and lift the control arm into the neutral position.
  2. Tighten the front lower control arm bolt (1) to 70 N·m +75-90 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
  3. Tighten the rear bushing to frame bolts to 55 N·m +45-60 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .
  4. Install the NEW ball joint to knuckle bolt and nut and tighten to 30 N·m +60-75 degrees , using EN-45059 kit .

Lower the vehicle to the ground in order to tighten the control arm fasteners correctly.

  • Remove the jack stand.
  • Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
  • Lower the vehicle.
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