Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the front suspension frame skid plate.
- Remove the front suspension frame skid plate (2).
- Installation Procedure
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- Position the front suspension frame skid plate (2) on the frame.
- Install the front suspension frame skid plate mounting bolts (2) and
tighten to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
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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Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension ab ...
Other materials:
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Side Door Weatherstrip
Procedure
Open the front side door to the fully open position.
Remove the front side door check link bo ...
Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Measurement
Special Tools
CH-41013 Rotor Surfacing Kit
CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
CH-45101 Hub and Wheel Runout Gauge
CH-45101-100 Conical Brake Rotor Washers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Note:
B ...
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Fasteners (Qty: 2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Procedure
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