Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Manual page 1470

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Front Suspension
Special Tools
CH-43631 Ball Joint Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
3. Remove and support the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly, and remove the brake rotor. Refer to
Replacement.
4. Rotate the bearing hub to a position where the least amount of interference between the stud and the steering knuckle exists.
Caution: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the
hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear
the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
5. Using the CH-43631 remover (2) release the wheel stud (1) from the bearing hub and discard the stud (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install a NEW stud into the bearing/hub assembly (2). Add enough washers (3) in order to draw the stud into the hub.
2. Install and tighten a wheel nut (1) until the head of the wheel stud is fully seated against the back of the bearing/hub flange (2).
3. Remove the wheel nut (1) and the washers (3).
4. Install the brake rotor, and install the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly. Refer to
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
6. Lower the vehicle.
SUSPENSION
Special Tools.
Lifting and Jacking the
Tire and Wheel Removal and
Tire and Wheel Removal and
CHEVROLET CRUZE BODY REPAIR MANUAL 2010
Vehicle.
Installation.
Front Brake Rotor
Installation.
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S e c tion 10
Front Brake Rotor
Replacement.