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
Lead/Pull Description
At a constant highway speed on a typical straight road, lead/pull is the amount
of effort required at the steering wheel to maintain the vehicle's straight path.
Important: Vehicles will t ...
P-Metric Sized Tires Description
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Replacement tires should be ...
Other materials:
Engine Heater
The engine heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below −18°C (0°F). Vehicles with
an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting.
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap ...
Event Data Recorders
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose
of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as
an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is ...
Rear Brake Cylinder Overhaul
Disassembly Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement. ...
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