Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note:
This inspection procedure does not supersede local government
required inspections that have more stringent requirements.
- Inspect the outer tie rod seal. If the outer tie rod seal is torn, replace
the outer tie rod. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Raise the side of the vehicle being inspected with a floor jack while maintaining
contact between the opposite wheel and the shop floor. Support the lower control
arm with a floor jack stand as far outboard as possible and remove the floor
jack. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Install the GE-8001 dial indicator between the outer tie rod and
the steering knuckle as shown in the graphic. Note that the tire and wheel assembly
is shown removed only for clarification of the GE-8001 dial indicator
position.
- Grasping the tire at the 3 o'clock (2) and 9 o'clock (1) positions, gently
push in on one side of the tire to remove any lash.
- Zero the GE-8001 dial indicator .
- On the same side of the tire previously pushed inwards, gently pull outwards
and measure the lash.
- Record the measurement shown on the GE-8001 dial indicator .
- If the measured value exceeds 0.5 mm (0.02 in), replace the outer tie rod.
Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Repeat the procedure for the other side.
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Li ...
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Li ...
Other materials:
System Settings
Auto Volume
This feature automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and
wind noise.
The level of volume compensation can be selected, or the feature can be turned
off.
1. Press .
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Radio Settings.
4. Select the setting by pressing < or > ...
Rear Side Door Adjustment (4 Door Notch Back 69)
Rear Side Door Adjustment
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
Loosen the rear door hinge bolt?€‰(Qty:?€‰4) to adjust the rear
door.
A ...
Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 1)
When the gear selector lever is moved to the Drive (D) range from the Neutral
(N) position, the transmission will provide engine braking. In this operating range,
the normally-low 1234 pressure control solenoid 5 is commanded ON and, in the engine
braking mode, the following changes occur with ...
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