Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Manual page 1573

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Note: In order to prevent lubricant leaks, use care when installing the wheel drive shaft to the differential. Do not damage the oil
seal. Replace the oil seal if it becomes nicked, distorted, or otherwise damaged.
2. Carefully install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the splines are past the DT-6332 protector .
3. Remove the DT-6332 protector from the differential output shaft seal.
4. Install the wheel drive shaft into the differential until the retaining ring is fully seated.
5. Confirm that the front wheel drive shaft retaining ring is properly seated by holding the inner housing and pull the inner housing
outward
6. Install the front wheel drive shaft into the front wheel bearing/hub.
7. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle. Refer to
8. Install the outer tie rod assembly at the steering knuckle. Refer to
Caution: Refer to
9. Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut (2) to the wheel drive shaft (1) tighten in 3 passes.
Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
ADDITIONAL LINKS
Lower Control Arm Replacement.
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
CHEVROLET CRUZE BODY REPAIR MANUAL 2010
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Replacement.
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