Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Replacement Wheels Description
Replace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist:
- The wheel exhibits excessive runout.
- The wheel is bent.
- The wheel is cracked.
- The wheel is severely rusted.
- The wheel is severely corroded.
- The wheel leaks air.
Warning:
If you are replacing the wheel(s), the wheel stud(s), the wheel nut(s) or the wheel bolt(s), install only new GM original equipment parts. Installation of used parts or non-GM original equipment parts may cause the wheel to loosen, loss of tire air pressure, poor vehicle handling and loss of vehicle control resulting in personal injury.
Note:
Air leaks caused by porosity on aluminum wheels are repairable.
Caution:
The use of non-GM original equipment wheels may cause:
- Damage to the wheel bearing, the wheel fasteners and the wheel
- Tire damage caused by the modified clearance to the adjacent vehicle components
- Adverse vehicle steering stability caused by the modified scrub radius
- Damage to the vehicle caused by the modified ground clearance
- Speedometer and odometer inaccuracy
Replace the wheel, the wheel studs and the wheel/nuts, or the wheel bolts if applicable, if any of the following conditions exist:
- The wheel has elongated bolt holes.
- The wheel/nuts, or bolts if applicable, loosen repeatedly.
Steel wheel identification is stamped into the wheel near the valve stem.
Aluminum wheel identification is cast into the inboard side of the wheel.
P-Metric Sized Tires Description
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Replacement tires should be ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
CH 41013
J 41013
Rotor Resurfacing kit
C ...
Other materials:
Additional Storage Features
Cargo Cover (Hatchback)
Warning
An unsecured cargo cover could strike people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash. Store the cargo cover securely or remove it from the vehicle.
The cargo cover can be used to cover items in the rear of the vehicle.
To remove the cargo cover:
1. Remove both ...
Electronic Park Lock Description and Operation
If the vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission and a floor mounted console
gear shift, it has an electronic park lock system (EPL). The EPL system purpose
is to prevent the ignition key from being turned to the OFF position when the transmission
is in any position other than PARK and t ...
Lane Change Assist (ProPILOT Assist 2.1)
Basic information
Lane Change Assist in the Nissan Armada is an advanced feature of ProPILOT Assist
2.1, designed to support the driver during lane changes under appropriate conditions.
Before using this system, it is recommended to fully understand the ProPILOT Assist
functionality and its o ...
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