Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual

Removal Procedure

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.

Note: DO NOT re-use the lower control arm bolts and nuts. Discard and use NEW only.

  1. Remove wheel speed sensor wiring harness from control arm and steering knuckle.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Lower Control Arm Replacement
  2. Remove and DISCARD the lower ball joint to knuckle nut and bolt (1).
  3. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
    Chevrolet Cruze. Lower Control Arm Replacement
  4. Remove and DISCARD the front lower control arm nut and bolt (1).
    Chevrolet Cruze. Lower Control Arm Replacement
  5. Remove and DISCARD the rear lower control arm bushing nuts and bolts (1).
    Chevrolet Cruze. Lower Control Arm Replacement
  6. Remove the lower control (1) arm from the front frame.

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