Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement (J93, J94)
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
- Remove the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
- Remove brake shoe adjuster (1).
- Remove the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
- Inspect the drum brake adjusting hardware and replace any damaged components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection.
- Disassemble the brake shoe adjuster and thoroughly clean the adjuster screw threads of any corrosion.
- Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake shoe adjuster screw threads.
Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
- Installation Procedure
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- Assemble the brake shoe adjuster, setting the adjuster to the fully retracted position.
- Clean the drum brake backing plate of any dirt and debris.
- Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake drum backing plate shoe contact surfaces.
- Install the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever (1).
- Install brake shoe adjuster (1).
- Install the upper brake shoe return spring (1).
- Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (1) for the following conditions:
Excessive stretching
Excessive bending
Exces ...
Drum Brake Adjustment
Special Tools
CH-21177-A Drum to Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Ensure the park brake lever ...
Other materials:
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate if equipped.
Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
Remove the front fascia assembly. Re ...
Camshaft Timing Chain Installation
Special Tools
EN-952 Fixing Pin
EN-953-A Fixing Tool
EN-955-10 Fixing Pin from EN-955 Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
The engine should be adjusted to TDC.
The crankshaft should be locked with EN-952 fixing pin.
The camshaft should be locked with EN-9 ...
Input Shaft Support Replacement (Gen 2)
Input Shaft Support Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
3-5 Reverse and 4-5-6 Clutch Fluid Seals (Qty: 3)
Note:
Discard the fluid seals. They are not reusable.
Refer to 3-5-Reverse an ...
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