Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement

Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets ...

Front Suspension Description and Operation

The front suspension has 2 primary purposes: Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface. Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle. The front suspension ab ...

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Tires and Wheels Description and Operation
There are two types of tire and wheel balancing: static and dynamic. Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around the wheel. Assemblies that are statically unbalanced cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This condition may eventually cause uneven tire wear. ...

Manual Shift Detent Lever with Shaft Position Switch Assembly Replacement
Special Tools DT-41229 Manual Shaft Pin Installer DT-48550 Detent Lever Pin Remover For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Disconnect the transmission range selector lever cable terminal (1) from the transmission manual shi ...

Transmission Rear Mount Replacement
Removal Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Using a suitable jack stand, support the rear of the powertrain. Remove and DISCARD the transmission mount to bracket through fastener (1). Remove the transmiss ...