Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning:
Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury.
- Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely extended.
- Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
- Remove the strut from the vise.
- Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down.
- Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to completely drain the oil from the strut.
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly
Removal and Installation.
Note: The spring is compressed when the strut move ...
Shock Absorber Replacement
Shock Absorber Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking ...
Other materials:
Wireless Communication Interface Antenna Replacement
Wireless Communication Interface Antenna Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the communication interface module. Refer to
Communication Interface Module Replacement
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Body Control System Description and Operation
The body control system consists of the body control module (BCM), communications,
and various input and outputs. Some inputs, outputs and messages require other modules
to interact with the BCM. The BCM also has discrete input and output terminals to
control the vehicle's body functions. ...
Transmission System Description and Operation
The F17 is a 5 speed manual transmission assembly.
Note: Use only transmission fluid listed within the
Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for
this manual transmission assembly. Other lubricants or additives may affect
the shift performance.
The F17 (Gen 1) 5 Speed m ...
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