Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire and Wheel Balancing (Wheel Pilot Bore Greasing)
- Beginning with MY 2011 vehicle, pilot bore grease should be applied.
- To enable this, grease must be applied to the pilot bore to prevent the wheel from seizing onto the hub.
- Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for pilot bore lubricant part number.
- Do not use any penetrating oils, grease or other lubricants on the wheel studs to aid in removal or installation. Always install wheels to clean, dry wheel studs only.
- The dimension between the wheel and hub has been tightened in order to reduce mounting variation that results in 1st order tire variation. Only a very small amount of grease should be applied to the inner diameter of the wheel hub pilot hole of the wheel. Do not apply it to the entire pilot hole of the wheel or to the wheel bearing flange.
Tire and Wheel Balancing (Road Force Variation (RFV))
ALL wheel/tire assemblies must have a RFV within spec before being mounted
on vehicle.
Important: If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification
after match mounting, th ...
Tire and Wheel Install Instruction
Installation Instructions Part Number
19156306
Note: Please read the following instructions carefully before mounting
the wheels on the vehicle.
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Rear License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear License Plate Lamp Bulb Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear license plate lamp housing. Refer to Rear License Plate
Lamp Replacement.
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License Plate La ...
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Extension Replacement
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Extension Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
1
Rear Wheelh ...
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement (4 Way)
Front Seat Belt Anchor Plate Tensioner Cover Replacement
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Component Name
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Driver or Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Cover
Procedure
Remove the tensioner cover by pushing downward on the rear and center
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