Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose
or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year. Inspect the power steering
for proper hook-up, binding, lea ...
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris
from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can
do this. If not removed, rust ...
Other materials:
Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mark the specific
vehicle position on each tire and wheel – LF, LR, RF, RR.
Remove the tire and ...
Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Caution
Caution: Do not remove the pigtail from either the heated oxygen sensor
(HO2S) or the oxygen sensor (O2S). Removing the pigtail or the connector will
affect sensor operation.
Handle the oxygen sensor carefully. Do not drop the HO2S. Keep the in-line
electrical connector and the louver ...
Input Shaft Assemble
Special Tools
J-840733 Driver
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: Ensure the input shaft rear bearing retaining ring (2) is
placed on the input shaft before installing the input shaft rear bearing
assembly (1).
Place the input sh ...
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