Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning:
Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal chips from causing physical injury.
- Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely extended.
- Drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap (3) using a 5 mm (3/16 in) drill bit. Gas or a gas/oil mixture will exhaust when the drill bit penetrates the strut. Use shop towels in order to contain the escaping oil.
- Remove the strut from the vise.
- Hold the strut over a drain pan vertically with the hole down.
- Move the rod (1) in and out of the tube (2) to completely drain the oil from the strut.
Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly
Removal and Installation.
Note: The spring is compressed when the strut move ...
Shock Absorber Replacement
Shock Absorber Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement (Sedan)
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Compartment Floor Panel Carpet Assembly
...
Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint Inspection
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the outer constant velocity (CV) joint and boot from the wheel
drive shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Outer Joint and Boot Replacement.
Remove any lubricant from the CV joint.
Note: Position the cage and the inner race so they a ...
Battery Description and Operation
Warning: Batteries produce explosive gases, contain corrosive acid,
and supply levels of electrical current high enough to cause burns. Therefore,
to reduce the risk of personal injury when working near a battery:
Always shield your eyes and avoid leaning over the battery whenever
...
0.0083