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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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 ...

Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement
Front Wheel Drive Intermediate Shaft Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the wheel drive shaft assembly from the vehicle ...

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Radiator
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement - Radiator Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Ref ...