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)
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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:
Parking
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle,
move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level
surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or ...
Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle,
such as a motor home. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are
known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the vehicle with
all four wheels on the ground. Dolly towing is towin ...
Environmental Fallout (Acid Rain)
Caution: Refer to Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution.
Note: Always refer to the manufacturer's packaged instructions for
the detailed procedures of materials used for compounding and/or polishing.
Since the severity of the condition varies from area to area, proper diagno ...
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