Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Special Tools

Replacement Wheels Description

Replace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist: The wheel exhibits excessive runout. The wheel is bent. The wheel is cracked. The wheel is severely rusted. The wheel is severe ...

Tire Dismounting and Mounting

Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from the wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel ri ...

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Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Drum Brake)
Removal Procedure Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement. Ensure that the parking brake lever is in the fully released position. Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, remove the adjusting nut (1) from the end of the front park bra ...

Data Link Communications Description and Operation
Note: This is an overview of different serial data buses used by GM devices to communicate with each others. Use Data Communication Schematics to find out which serial data buses are configured for a specific vehicle. Circuit Description There are many components in a vehicle t ...

Water Pump Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the water pump pulley. Refer to Water Pump Pulley Replacement. Remove the 5 water pump bolts (2). Remove the water pump (1). Insta ...