Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: 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 of metric wheel/nuts and the bolts are indicated by the following example: M12 x 1.5.
- M = Metric
- 12 = Diameter in millimeters
- 1.5 = Millimeters gap per thread
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 fol ...
P-Metric Sized Tires Description
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Replacement tires should be ...
Other materials:
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better
in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
. Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first
805 km (500 mi). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake
or slo ...
Full-Cut Method Description
Note:
If corrosion of the pinch-weld flange is present, or if sheet metal
repairs or replacements are required, refinish the pinch-weld flange in
order to present a clean, primer-only surface.
If paint repairs are required, mask the flange bonding area, prior to
applying th ...
Tire Dismounting and Mounting
Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do
not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from the
wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel rim could result.
Caution: Do not scratch or damage the clear coating on aluminum wheels
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