Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the mounting bolts?€‰(1) for the front suspension frame skid plate.
- Remove the front suspension frame skid plate?€‰(2).
- Installation Procedure
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- Position the front suspension frame skid plate?€‰(2) on the frame.
- Install the front suspension frame skid plate mounting bolts?€‰(2) and
tighten to 22?€‰Y (16?€‰lb?€‰ft)
.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Center Pillar Reinforcement Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair
Warning.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
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Glass & Windows
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Other materials:
Parking Brake Adjustment (Disc Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use
ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut.
Apply and fully release the park brake several times. Verify that the park
brake lever releases completely.
Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red B ...
Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Measurement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Note: Any disc brake rotor that exhibits thickness variation exceeding
the maximum acceptable level must be refinished or replaced. Thickness variation
exceeding the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation.
If the inboard fricti ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
CH 21177
J 21177-A
Drum to Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge
CH 41013
J 41013
Rotor Resurfacing Kit
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