Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
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Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. |
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Rear Spring Procedure
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Upper Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear frame rail. |
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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
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
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Component Name
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Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Screw Access Plug
Tip: Use the appropriate tool, remove the plug.
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Front Side Doo ...
Radiator Mounting Stud Repair
Repair Procedure
Note: If the radiator is leaky, replace it. Refer to Radiator
Replacement.
Pressure test the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Leak Testing.
Grind the fracture surface (1) with a proper tool.
Drill a hole in the cente ...
Definitions and Abbreviations
Throttle Positions
Engine Braking
A condition where the engine is used to slow the vehicle by manually
downshifting during a zero throttle coastdown.
Full Throttle Downshift
A quick apply of the accelerator pedal to its full travel, forcing a
downshift.
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