Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Brakes

Chassis

General

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Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury. Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely extended. Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm ...

Water Pump Pulley Removal
Loosen the 3 water pump pulley bolts (2) while holding up the water pump pulley hub with a wrench. Remove the 3 water pump pulley bolts (2). Remove the water pump pulley (1). ...

Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing the stem could remove the chr ...