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.
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
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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 ...
Other materials:
Eliminating Unwanted Odors in Vehicles
GM Vehicle Care Odor Eliminator, Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and
Sealers, may control or eliminate odors in the interior and luggage compartment
areas of GM vehicles. This non-toxic, biodegradable, odorless product has been shown
to greatly reduce or remove the following types of o ...
Front Fog Lamp Cover Replacement (Without T3U)
Front Fog Lamp Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement.
1
Front Fog Lamp Front Cover
Proce ...
Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation
Front wheel drive axles are flexible assemblies.
Front wheel drive axles consist of the following components:
A front wheel drive shaft tripot joint (inner joint)
A front wheel drive shaft constant velocity joint (outer joint)
A front wheel drive shaft
The front wheel drive shaft connec ...
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