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:
Tire and Loading Information Label
A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's
center pillar (B-pillar). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number
of occupant seating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (2) in
kilograms and pounds.
The Tire and Loadi ...
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Replacement
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Fasteners (Qty:?€‰2)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
2
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Control Valve Body Assembly Removal
Table 1:
Control Valve Body Cover Removal
Table 2:
Control Solenoid (With Body and TCM) Valve Assembly
Removal
Table 3:
Control Valve Body Assembly Removal
Control Valve Body Cover Removal
Control Valve Body Cover Removal
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