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.

Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)

Note: The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure. Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the lower sho ...

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and ...

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Where to Put the Restraint
According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. Whenever possible, children aged 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-fa ...

Recommended Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise may be heard. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline with a higher ...

Transmission Assemble (Gen 1)
Special Tools 3-9506289 Universal Adapter R-0007758 Holding Fixture S-9407197 Differential Rotating Tool S-9407198 Differential Bearing Race Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Install the clutch and differential housing assembly (1) onto ...

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