How to Replace Front Strut Assembly 2012-15 Chevy Cruze

How to Replace Front Strut Assembly 2012-15 Chevy Cruze

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Loaded shock assemblies are a complete bolt-in package designed to install easily. You don’t need to worry about compressing springs, or specialty tools. TRQ loaded shocks and struts are designed to fit your vehicle, so after the job is done, you’ll never think about it again. This video shows you how to install a new TRQ loaded shock assembly into your 2012-15 Chevy Cruze.

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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2011 Chevrolet Cruze
2012 Chevrolet Cruze
2013 Chevrolet Cruze
2014 Chevrolet Cruze
2015 Chevrolet Cruze

Tools you will need:
• Pry Bar http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00020
• 18mm Wrench
• 24mm Wrench
• 18mm Socket http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 19mm Socket http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 24mm Socket
• Torque Angle Gauge
• Locking Pliers http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00139
• 1/2 Inch Air Impact Gun http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00252
• T35 Torx Socket
• T50 Socket http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00008
• Ratchet http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
• 15/16 Inch Wrench
• Rust Penetrant
• Floor Jack http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00068
• Grinder
• Hammer http://1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00091

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Mario Morales Hernandez says:

Thanks, you make looks everything is to easy, I gone do it my self now. Thanks.

The Salvador Family says:

Are those two bolts that you reused the same as the other or are they different lengths/sizes?

AlternateAlternative says:

This was a LOT more easy than I imagined. Thank you, you just saved me 500 dollars

Gilbert R says:

They mount the tire and the strut that you see is the old one

MindKiller says:

Why, When putting on back the tire, I see the old shock and strut on??

Bart Pedretti says:

Thanks TRQ replaced my struts, shocks and a wheel bearing in my Cruze with your parts and video.

Daquona Peede says:

Do I need an impact Wrench ? And also with this same process Work well with a 2016 or not?

Dan Currier says:

if he is replacing the strut the sway bar link only has to be losing from the bottom of it not the top

frogmanvc says:

He didn't mark it with paint.

Max Ax says:

Great video!! This seems way easier than I thought it would be.

Postwar Euphoria says:

Sent that nut to MAC Jesus!

Coley Amos says:

I bought TRQ struts from partsgeek for my 2015 nissan versa note s and after installing and driving it for a week the top strut plate sticks off the car frame by several millimeters. How do I fix this?

Jonh Smith says:

Where can I get that special socket to take the nut off? At 48 seconds, I need this tool . Thanks

Jose R says:

Do you know what the 2 bolts are called and the bottom of the Strut ? The ones with a spline on them .

Brandy Wyant says:

Do you know what that plate on the top is calle

Kasy Delrio says:

I have a 2014 chevy cruze lsand I wanted to know it i could have the car raised

Steven Soares says:

Almost didn't notice that a different nut was used on the top strut mount on the install. Thanks though, this video was very helpful!!

Robin Lopez says:

Great video..thanks

Big Zeus says:

Need to align after or since its not really adjustable no?

Dustin Stapp says:

Did you replace the (sway bar?) link and I missed it?

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