Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Special Tools

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 severe ...

Tire Dismounting and Mounting

Caution: Use a tire changing machine in order to dismount tires. Do not use hand tools or tire irons alone in order to remove the tire from the wheel. Damage to the tire beads or the wheel ri ...

Other materials:

What to Add
Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. Always clean the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Warning With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake/ ...

Crankshaft and Bearing Removal
Identify all the connecting rod bearing caps (1). Remove the 4 bolts. Remove the connecting rod bearing caps 1 and 4 (1). Turn the crankshaft through 180°. Remove the 4 bolts. Remove the connecting rod bearing caps 2 and 3 ( ...

Synchronizers Cleaning and Inspection
Note: When servicing the synchronizers, retain them in the order that they are removed. Mark the parts to ensure the correct position for inspection and assembly. Clean all the synchronizer parts in a suitable cleaning solvent and air dry all the parts. Inspect the 1 ...