Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Suspension
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Front Suspension Description and Operation
- Front and Rear Suspension Modification Kit Installation
- Rear Axle Replacement
- Rear Suspension Description and Operation
- Special Tools
- Trim Height Inspection
- Ball Joint Inspection
- Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
- Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement
- Lower Control Arm Replacement
- Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
- Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
- Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
- Tire and Wheel Assembly-to-Hub/Axle Flange Match-Mounting
- Steering Knuckle Replacement
- Liftgate Strut Replacement
- Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
- Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
- Shock Absorber Disposal
- Shock Absorber Replacement
- Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
- Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)
- Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
- Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
- Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
Ensure that the steering wheel is set in a straight ahead position.
Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1).
Adjust the toe to specification by turning the inner tie rod (2). Refer
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Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
Special Tools
EN-45059 Angle Meter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
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Other materials:
Adhesive Installation of Rear Windows
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning.
Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM?€‰3651G.
Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane adhesive from the pinchweld
area.
If the original window is being reused, remove all but approxi ...
Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
Results of Incorrect Operation
A plugged positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) orifice or hose may cause
the following conditions:
Rough idle
Stalling or slow idle speed
Oil leaks
Oil in the throttle body
Sludge in the engine
Functional Check
With thes ...
Evaporator Air Temperature Sensor Replacement (LHD)
Evaporator Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Evaporator Air Refrigerant Temperature Sensor
Procedures
Disconnect the refrigerant temperature sensor
electrical connector.
Twist a ...
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