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 ...
Scrub Radius Description
Ideally, the scrub radius is as small as possible. Normally, the SAI angle and
the centerline of the tire and the wheel intersect below the road surface, causing
a positive scrub radius. With stru ...
Other materials:
Air Conditioning Evaporator Core Replacement
Air Conditioning Evaporator Core Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel tie bar. Refer to Instrument Panel Tie
Bar Replacement.
Remove HVAC module. Refer to Heater and Air Con ...
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement (LUV)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
1
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Fasteners (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer to Fas ...
Basic information
When towing a Nissan Armada, it is essential to comply with all applicable local
and regional regulations. Using incorrect towing methods or equipment can lead to
serious vehicle damage.
For safe and proper towing, it is highly recommended that a professional towing
service handle the Nissan ...
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