Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brake Calipers

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Number/Description CH-41013 J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit CH-42450 ...

Brake Caliper Inspection

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Inspect the brake caliper housing (1) for cracks, excess wear, and/or damage. If any of these conditions are present, the brake calipe ...

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Front Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See the Maintenance Schedule  for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts. Caution ...

Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement. Remove any lubricant from the CV joint. Note: Position the cage and the inner race so they a ...

Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
Install the crankshaft balancer bolt. Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation. Note: Note cylinder sequence. Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1). Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bol ...