Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drum Brakes

Brake Rotor/Drum Balance Inspection

Support the vehicle drive axle on a suitable hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies from the drive axle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and ...

Brake Drum Diameter Measurement

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning. Remove brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Clean the brake shoe lining contact surface of the brake drum (2) with denatured ...

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Tire Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See Maintenance Schedule. Tires are rotated to achieve a uniform wear for all tires. The first rotation is the most important. Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for proper tire inflation pressure, an ...

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement
Special Tools GE-39400-A Halogen Leak Detector GE-46246 Valve Core Removal Tool For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Remove the service port valve cor ...

Battery Tray Replacement
Battery Tray Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedures Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement. Unclip the engine control module (ECM) bracket from the battery tray and set aside. Unclip the ...