Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Suspension / Shock Absorber Replacement

Shock Absorber Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
1	Rear Shock Absorber Upper Bolt (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack. Tighten 58 Y (43 lb ft)
2	Rear Shock Absorber Lower Bolt Tighten First Pass: 100 Y (74 lb ft) Final Pass: plus 90 degrees
3	Rear Shock Absorber Assembly
4	Shock Absorber Nut Tighten 25 Y (18 lb ft)
5	Shock Absorber Mount
6	Shock Absorber Bumper
7	Rear Shock Absorber

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 ex ...

Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection

Note: The strut 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 strut is normal. ...

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Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Replacement
Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Replacement Callout Component Name 1 Front Compartment Front Insulator Cover Screw (Qty:?€‰2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 2.5?€‰Y (22?� ...

Turbocharger Assemble
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Install the NEW quick fitting connector (2) and a NEW seal ring (1) to the turbocharger and tighten to 20 Y (15 lb ft). Inspect the turbocharger coolant pipes for ridges and damage. Install the tur ...

Drive Belt Installation
Special Tools EN-955 Locking Pins EN-48488 Holding Wrench For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Note: Ensure that the drive belt tensioner is held with EN-955?E locking pin. Install the drive belt. Move the drive belt tensioner clockwise until EN- ...

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