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Where are the plugs on a Chevy Cruze?

Where are the plugs on a Chevy Cruze?

There are holes in the pulley that the manual is using something like a spanner wrench to hold the pulley while tightening and removing. There are also a few crankshaft access plugs that appear to be on the front side of the timing cover. These are used to insert GM specific tools for holding the crank at TDC while doing some timing chain work.

How big is the crank bolt on a Chevy Cruze?

According to youtube video’s, the crank bolt is E-Torx size E-18. Someone mentioned he spent a lot of time trying to get it free with a socket that is close in size, but wasted a lot of time]

How do you replace a crankshaft seal on a Chevy Cruze?

1. Set the parking brake first. This is especially needed for step 4. 2. Put a jack on the oil pan to support the engine and remove the passenger side engine mount. 3. Remove the bracket for the mount from the engine that is covering the water pump. This makes the rest of the job MUCH easier. 4.

How do you replace timing belt on Chevy Cruze?

Engine designs vary, and thus the replacement procedure will vary, but broadly, the procedure is as follows: Disconnect the battery ground cable. Once the engine is cold, set the crankshaft to top dead center with the number one piston on the compression stroke.

How much does it cost to replace a crankshaft seal on a Cruze?

Chevrolet Cruze Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement costs $424 on average. What is the Front Crankshaft Seal all about? A number of mechanisms must work together to make your vehicle move forward.

Where does the crankshaft balancer fit on a Chevy Cruze?

The crankshaft balancer flange must fit to the hexagon of the oil pump rotor  (2) and to the two-flat of the crankshaft  (1). The TDC markings on crankshaft balancer and engine front cover must match. Install the crankshaft balancer carefully by pressing into position. Does it happen to say anything about not reusing the factory bolt ?

There are holes in the pulley that the manual is using something like a spanner wrench to hold the pulley while tightening and removing. There are also a few crankshaft access plugs that appear to be on the front side of the timing cover. These are used to insert GM specific tools for holding the crank at TDC while doing some timing chain work.

According to youtube video’s, the crank bolt is E-Torx size E-18. Someone mentioned he spent a lot of time trying to get it free with a socket that is close in size, but wasted a lot of time]

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