Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement

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Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
1	Rear Spring Procedure If removing the rear spring to service other suspension components, note the position of the rear spring in relationship to the insulators. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack. Remove the lower rear shock absorber bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
2	Upper Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear frame rail.
3	Lower Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear axle.

Ball Joint Inspection

Caution: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution. Raise the front of the vehicle to allow the front suspension to hang free. Grasp the tire at the top and the bottom. Move the ...

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement

Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement Callout Component Name Warning: Refer to Hood Hold-Open Device Warning. ...

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Instrument Cluster Upper Bezel Replacement
Instrument Cluster Upper Bezel Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Instrument Panel Cluster Upper Bezel Procedures Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool in order to disengage the retainers securing the instrume ...

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling. Remove the instrument panel center molding. Refer to Inst ...

Intake Manifold Disassemble
Remove the fuel injection rail ground cable nut (1). Remove the 2 fuel injection rail bolts (2). Remove the fuel injection fuel rail assembly (3). Remove the intake manifold gasket (4). Remove the 2 manifold absolute pressure sensor bolts ...

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