Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

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Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering column and the intermediate steering shaft as an assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
1	Intermediate Steering Shaft Upper Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 49 Y (36 lb ft)
2	Intermediate Steering Shaft Procedure Place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft and the steering column shaft. If replacing the intermediate steering shaft or the steering column, copy the match marks from the old parts to the new parts. Align the match marks when installing the intermediate steering shaft to the steering column shaft. Set up the power steering control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup. Center the steering angle sensor. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering.

Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement

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Steering Angle Sensor Replacement

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Automatic Transmission
P (Park): This position locks the front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. Warning It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can ro ...

Hill Start Assist (HSA)
This vehicle has an HSA feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade. This feature is designed to prevent the vehicle from rolling, either forward or rearward, during vehicle drive off. After the driver completely stops and holds the vehicle in a complete standstill on a ...

Tire-to-Wheel Match-Mounting (Vectoring)
Note: After remounting a tire to a wheel or after replacing a tire and/or a wheel, remeasure the tire and wheel assembly runout in order to verify that the amount of runout has been reduced and brought to within tolerances. Ensure that the tire and wheel assembly is properly balanced ...

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