Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Aluminum Wheel Porosity Repair
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Inflate the tire to the manufacturer specified pressure as stated on the tire.
- Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order to locate the leak.
- Inscribe a mark on the wheel in order to indicate the leak areas.
- Inscribe a mark on the tire at the valve stem in order to indicate the orientation of the tire to the wheel.
- Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting.
- Use number 80 grit sandpaper to scuff the inside of the rim surface at the leak area.
- Use general purpose cleaner such as 3M®, P/N 08984 or equivalent, to clean the leak area.
- Apply 3 mm (0.12 in) thick layer of adhesive/sealant, GM P/N 1052366 or equivalent, to the leak area.
- Allow for the adhesive/sealant to dry.
- Align the inscribed mark on the tire with the valve stem on the wheel.
- Install the tire to the wheel. Refer to Tire Dismounting and Mounting.
- Inflate the tire to the manufacturer specified pressure as stated on the tire.
- Submerge the tire/wheel into a water bath in order ensure the leak is sealed.
- Balance the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - Off Vehicle.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.
Important:
Do not damage the exterior surface of the wheel.
All Seasons Tires Description
Most GM vehicles are equipped with steel belted all-season radial tires as standard
equipment. These tires qualify as snow tires, with a higher than average rating
for snow traction than the n ...
Aluminum Wheel Refinishing
Finish Damage Evaluation Procedure
Note:
If the wheels are chrome-plated, do not re-plate or refinish
the wheels.
If the wheels are polished aluminum, do not r ...
Other materials:
What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants.
Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap
before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
Warning
With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake/ ...
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement (LUV)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement.
1
Turbocharger Fastener
Caution: Refer t ...
Synchronizers Cleaning and Inspection
Note: When servicing the synchronizers, retain them in the order
that they are removed. Mark the parts to ensure the correct position for
inspection and assembly.
Clean all the synchronizer parts in a suitable cleaning
solvent and air dry all the parts.
Inspect the 1 ...
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