Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Axle to Caliper)
- Removal Procedure
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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 tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the brake pipe fitting (1) from the rear brake hose.
- Cap the brake pipe fitting to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the brake hose retainer (1).
- Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (1).
- Remove and discard the brake hose fitting gaskets (2) from the brake hose fitting (3).
- Remove the brake hose.
Note:
Do not reuse the brake hose fitting gaskets.
- Installation Procedure
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- Assemble the brake hose fitting bolt (1) and the new brake hose fitting gaskets (2) to the brake hose fitting (3).
- Install the brake hose assembly to the brake caliper and tighten the
fitting bolt to 40 Y (30 lb ft)
.
- Install the brake hose to the wheelhouse bracket and install the retainer (1).
- Install the brake pipe fitting (1) to the rear brake hose and tighten
the fitting to 18 Y (13 lb ft)
.
- 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.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set , or equivalent
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Mark the location of the wheels to the wheel studs and mar ...
Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle - Disc Brake)
Removal 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 ...
Other materials:
Heated Seat Control Module Programming and Setup
The seat heating control module must be programmed with the proper calibration
software. The module stores and utilizes this information however if it is not properly
configured with the correct calibration software, the seat heating control module
will not control all of the vehicle features ...
Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage
Warning.
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Rotate the steering wheel 180 degrees.
Using a bl ...
Engine Coolant Thermostat Installation
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Clean the engine coolant sealing surfaces.
Install the engine coolant seal (1).
Install the engine coolant thermostat assembly (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 4R ...
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