Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement

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Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
1	Rear Spring Procedure If removing the rear spring to service other suspension components, note the position of the rear spring in relationship to the insulators. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic jack. Remove the lower rear shock absorber bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement.
2	Upper Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear frame rail.
3	Lower Rear Spring Insulator Tip: Ensure that the rear spring insulator is properly seated in the rear axle.

Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)

Note: The shock absorber assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle to perform the following inspection procedure. Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the lower sho ...

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and ...

Other materials:

Special Tools
Illustration Tool Number/ Description BO-24402-A J-24402-A Glass Sealant Cold Knife Remover equalizermagnum BO-39032 J-39032 Stationary Glass Removal Tool ...

Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement
Rear Seat Back Cushion Hinge Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the rear seat cushion. Refer to Rear Seat Cushion Removal and Installation Remove the rear seat back cushion. Refer to Rear Seat ...

Tire Terminology and Definitions
Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in kPa (kilopascal) or psi (pounds per square inch). Accessory Weight The combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional access ...

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