Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Spare Tire Kit Installation

Scrub Radius Description

Ideally, the scrub radius is as small as possible. Normally, the SAI angle and the centerline of the tire and the wheel intersect below the road surface, causing a positive scrub radius. With stru ...

Special Tools

Illustration Tool Number/ Description CH 41013 J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing kit C ...

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Buying New Tires
GM has developed and matched specific tires for the vehicle. The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. When replacement tires are needed, GM strongly recommends buying tires with the same TPC Sp ...

Evaporative Emission Canister Replacement (Steel Tank)
Removal Procedure Remove the evaporative emission canister bracket fasteners (1). Disconnect the purge solenoid valve electrical connector (1). Disconnect the evaporative emission canister vent hose (2). Disconnect the evaporative emission c ...

Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Caution
Caution: Do not remove the pigtail from either the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) or the oxygen sensor (O2S). Removing the pigtail or the connector will affect sensor operation. Handle the oxygen sensor carefully. Do not drop the HO2S. Keep the in-line electrical connector and the louver ...