Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Axle Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tires and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
- Remove the park brake cables from the rear axle. Refer to Parking Brake
Cable Replacement.
Note:
Cap the rear brakes lines so as to prevent the hydraulic
brake system from being contaminated.
- Remove the rear brake line from the rear axle. Refer to Brake Pipe Replacement.
Note:
Relocate the rear brake assembly to the side using mechanics
wire.
- Remove the rear wheel bearing/hub from the rear axle. Refer to Rear
Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Using a hydraulic jack stand, support the rear axle assembly.
- Using a bright colored paint, mark (1) the outline of the rear axle
mounting bracket to the chassis to properly align the rear axle to the chassis
for installation.
Note:
Before removing the spring and insulator's, note the
relationship of the spring and insulators to the body and the rear axle.
- Lower the rear axle and remove the rear springs and the insulators.
Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement.
Note:
DO NOT remove the rear axle mounting bolts at this time.
- Loosen the mounting bolts (1) for the rear axle.
- With the aide of an assistant, remove the mounting bolts.
- With the mounting bolts removed, lower the rear axle assembly (1).
- Installation Procedure
-
- Using a hydraulic jack stand and the aide of an assistant, position
the rear axle assembly (1) in the vehicle.
- Align the mounting points of the rear axle to the painted outline (1) on
the chassis.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Install the rear axle mounting bolts (1) and tighten to:
- First Pass: 160 Y (118 lb ft)
- Final Pass: plus 30 degrees
Note:
Ensure that the rear springs and insulators are properly
aligned seated in the rear axle.
- Install the rear spring and the insulators. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator,
and Jounce Bumper Replacement.
- Install the rear wheel bearing/hub mounting bolts to the rear axle. Refer
to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Install the rear park brake cables. Refer to Parking Brake Cable Replacement.
- Install the rear brake lines on the rear axle. Refer to Brake Pipe Replacement.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
Installation Instruction Part Number
23158166
23158167
Tools Required
CH 49375 Strut Rod Nut Socket
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Vehicle Service Manual.
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