Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: General

Powertrain

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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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Loss of Control
Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling. Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. Acceleration Skid — too muc ...

Steering Column in Lock Position Caution
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The ste ...

Draining Fluids and Oil Filter Removal
Place a drip pan underneath. Remove the oil filter cap (1). Remove the oil filter cap seal (2). Remove and properly dispose of the oil filter insert  (3). Re-install the oil filter cap. Remove the oil drain bolt. Drain the engine oil into the drip pan. ...