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:
Quarter Outer Panel Pressure Relief Valve Replacement
Quarter Outer Panel Pressure Relief Valve Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement
1
Quarter Outer Panel Pre ...
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement
Exhaust Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the exhaust system hangers and allow the exhaust system to
rest on the rear axle.
1
Exhaust Heat Shield Fa ...
Generator Pulley Replacement (LUV)
Generator Pulley Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement.
1
Generator Pulley Nut Cap
2
Generator Pul ...
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