Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Manual page 1571

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Special Tools
• CH-313 Slide Hammer
• CH-6003 Axle Shaft Remover
• CH-46376 Holding Wrench
• CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover
• DT-6332 Seal Protector
• EN-956-1 Extension
For equivalent regional tools, refer to
Removal Procedure
Warning: To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or
attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner
bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.
Caution: Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near
the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from the joint and lead to
increased noise and possible failure of the wheel drive shaft.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to
3. Using the CH-49376 holding wrench (1) with EN-956-1 extension (2).
Note: DO NOT re-use the wheel drive shaft nut. Discard the nut and replace with NEW.
4. Remove the wheel drive shaft nut (2) from the wheel drive shaft (1).
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