Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: General Description
The factory installed tires are designed to operate satisfactorily with loads up to and including the full rated load capacity when these tires are inflated to the recommended pressures.
The following factors have an important influence on tire life:
- Correct tire pressures
- Correct wheel alignment
- Proper driving techniques
- Tire rotation
The following factors increase tire wear:
- Heavy cornering
- Excessively rapid acceleration
- Heavy braking
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 ...
Metric Wheel Nuts and Bolts Description
Metric wheel/nuts and bolts are identified in the following way:
The wheel/nut has the word Metric stamped on the face.
The letter M is stamped on the end of the wheel bolt.
The thread sizes ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Lock Cylinder Screw Access Plug
Tip: Use the appropriate tool, remove the plug.
2
Front Side Doo ...
Intake Manifold Installation
Clean the sealing surfaces.
Install the intake manifold (1) along with a NEW intake manifold gasket.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 6 intake manifold bolts (1) and tighten to 20 Y (15 lb ft).
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Synchronizers Disassemble
1st/2nd Gear Synchronizer
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Note: When servicing the synchronizers, retain them in the
same order that they are removed. Keep the synchronizer components together
and mark them to identify correct location.
Remove the 1st/2nd gear synchronizer hub ...
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