Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This DIY video gives you step-by-step instructions that show you how to Remove and Replace the Front Strut Assemblies on a 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015 Chevy Cruze.
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: orly.cc/4e7cFKz
2. Gloves: orly.cc/3YKu3QZ
3. MasterPro Strut and Coil Spring Assembly: orly.cc/4qypqEF
4. ACDelco Multi-Purpose Bolt: orly.cc/3YNOADc
5. B'laster Penetrating Oil: orly.cc/3MZxQq3
6. Breaker Bar: orly.cc/3Amrew0
7. Wheel Chock: orly.cc/4f7bdZX
8. Jack: orly.cc/3BjVHeB
9. Jack Stand: orly.cc/48rS2aE
10. Ratchet and Socket Set: orly.cc/3Odkxji
11. Torque Wrench: orly.cc/4b2sN0b
12. Torque Angle Meter: orly.cc/4phHaDi
13. Hammer: orly.cc/4gYHLWJ
14. Pry Bar: orly.cc/4aVobc2
15. Rust Penetrant: orly.cc/40KIzYI
0:00 Welcome Back
0:30 Loosen Front Wheels
0:45 Lift and Support Front End
0:55 Use Rust Penetrant on Wheel Hub Assembly
1:10 Loosen Strut Assembly Tower
1:30 Detach Brake Hose
1:45 Detach Sway Bar Link
1:55 Remove Strut Fasteners
2:20 Remove Front Strut Assembly
2:55 Install Front Strut Assembly
3:05 Tighten Strut Assembly Tower
3:20 Reinstall Strut Fasteners
4:15 Reinstall Brake Hose
4:25 Thread Nut onto Sway Bar Stud
4:50 Reinstall Wheel
5:10 Lower Front End
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#OReillyPowered #CarRepair
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O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 6,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right.
Park on a level surface… and open the hood.
If your front wheels have wheel covers, remove them… then loosen the lug nuts with a lug wrench or 19mm socket and breaker bar.
Chock the rear wheels… then use a jack and jack stands to lift and support the front end.
Remove the wheels.
Spray down the fasteners securing the strut assembly to the steering knuckle and sway bar link with rust penetrant.
Use a jack to support the lower control arm on the side where you’ll be working first.
In the engine bay, find the top of the strut tower… and remove the plastic cap from the nut.
Use a 24mm wrench and T50 bit to remove the nut from the mounting plate… and remove the mounting plate.
Back in the wheel well, detach the brake hose from its bracket toward the bottom of the strut assembly.
Use an 18mm wrench and T35 bit to loosen the nut and detach the sway bar link from the strut.
Now use an 18mm wrench and an 18mm socket and ratchet or breaker bar to loosen and remove the nuts from the bottom two bolts securing the strut assembly. You may need to adjust your jack to allow the bolts to loosen and be removed.
Once those nuts are removed, you should be able to take out the bolts, using a hammer to carefully tap them through if needed.
With the fasteners removed, you can use a pry bar at the bottom of the strut assembly if needed to dislodge it… and carefully remove the assembly from the wheel well.
Compare the old strut assembly with your new one to make sure you have the right replacement part.
Before installing your new strut assembly, it’s important to note that the nuts and bolts securing the strut to the knuckle and the nut securing the sway bar link to the strut on this vehicle need to be replaced. Failure to do this can lead to the potential of loosening over time, premature wear, and strange noises from the suspension.
This DIY video gives you step-by-step instructions that show you how to Remove and Replace the Front Strut Assemblies on a 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, or 2015 Chevy Cruze.
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: orly.cc/4e7cFKz
2. Gloves: orly.cc/3YKu3QZ
3. MasterPro Strut and Coil Spring Assembly: orly.cc/4qypqEF
4. ACDelco Multi-Purpose Bolt: orly.cc/3YNOADc
5. B'laster Penetrating Oil: orly.cc/3MZxQq3
6. Breaker Bar: orly.cc/3Amrew0
7. Wheel Chock: orly.cc/4f7bdZX
8. Jack: orly.cc/3BjVHeB
9. Jack Stand: orly.cc/48rS2aE
10. Ratchet and Socket Set: orly.cc/3Odkxji
11. Torque Wrench: orly.cc/4b2sN0b
12. Torque Angle Meter: orly.cc/4phHaDi
13. Hammer: orly.cc/4gYHLWJ
14. Pry Bar: orly.cc/4aVobc2
15. Rust Penetrant: orly.cc/40KIzYI
0:00 Welcome Back
0:30 Loosen Front Wheels
0:45 Lift and Support Front End
0:55 Use Rust Penetrant on Wheel Hub Assembly
1:10 Loosen Strut Assembly Tower
1:30 Detach Brake Hose
1:45 Detach Sway Bar Link
1:55 Remove Strut Fasteners
2:20 Remove Front Strut Assembly
2:55 Install Front Strut Assembly
3:05 Tighten Strut Assembly Tower
3:20 Reinstall Strut Fasteners
4:15 Reinstall Brake Hose
4:25 Thread Nut onto Sway Bar Stud
4:50 Reinstall Wheel
5:10 Lower Front End
Facebook: facebook.com/oreillyautoparts
Instagram: instagram.com/oreillyautoparts
Twitter: twitter.com/oreillyauto
Find your local O’Reilly Auto Parts: oreillyauto.com/locations
Shop all your automotive needs: oreillyauto.com
Subscribe and ring the notification bell! bit.ly/2bTyluF
Check out our How-To Hub library: oreillyauto.com/how-to-hub
On our channel we cover several different topics:
Auto Product Descriptions
DIY Auto Repair
Do It Yourself Car Maintenance
Car Repair How-Tos by Year, Make and Model
O’Reilly Auto Parts is a retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States and Mexico for both professionals and do-it-yourself customers. We’ve grown from a single store in 1957 to our current size of well over 6,000 locations (and growing), and our channel offers reliable automotive information that is concise and easy to understand.
#OReillyPowered #CarRepair
#TeamOReilly #CarMaintenance
O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 6,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right.
Park on a level surface… and open the hood.
If your front wheels have wheel covers, remove them… then loosen the lug nuts with a lug wrench or 19mm socket and breaker bar.
Chock the rear wheels… then use a jack and jack stands to lift and support the front end.
Remove the wheels.
Spray down the fasteners securing the strut assembly to the steering knuckle and sway bar link with rust penetrant.
Use a jack to support the lower control arm on the side where you’ll be working first.
In the engine bay, find the top of the strut tower… and remove the plastic cap from the nut.
Use a 24mm wrench and T50 bit to remove the nut from the mounting plate… and remove the mounting plate.
Back in the wheel well, detach the brake hose from its bracket toward the bottom of the strut assembly.
Use an 18mm wrench and T35 bit to loosen the nut and detach the sway bar link from the strut.
Now use an 18mm wrench and an 18mm socket and ratchet or breaker bar to loosen and remove the nuts from the bottom two bolts securing the strut assembly. You may need to adjust your jack to allow the bolts to loosen and be removed.
Once those nuts are removed, you should be able to take out the bolts, using a hammer to carefully tap them through if needed.
With the fasteners removed, you can use a pry bar at the bottom of the strut assembly if needed to dislodge it… and carefully remove the assembly from the wheel well.
Compare the old strut assembly with your new one to make sure you have the right replacement part.
Before installing your new strut assembly, it’s important to note that the nuts and bolts securing the strut to the knuckle and the nut securing the sway bar link to the strut on this vehicle need to be replaced. Failure to do this can lead to the potential of loosening over time, premature wear, and strange noises from the suspension.
