Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steering Knuckle Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
- Separate the wheel drive shaft from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the brake rotor from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Remove the front brake dust shield bolts (2) and the shield (1).
- Remove the lower ball joint bolt and nut from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- Remove the bolts (2) and the nuts (1) from the front strut to the steering knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
- Remove the steering knuckle assembly (1) from the vehicle.
- Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly in the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement.
- Position the steering knuckle (1) in the front strut and lower ball joint.
- Install the bolts (2) and the nuts (1) from the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.
- Install the lower ball joint bolt and nut to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- Install the front brake dust shield (1) bolts (2) and the bolts to
9 Y (80 lb in)
.
- Install the brake rotor on the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement.
- Install the NEW wheel drive shaft nut. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement.
- Install the wheel speed sensor in the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
- Check the front wheel alignment measurements, if the vehicle had a camber adjustment repair. Refer to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tire and Wheel Assembly-to-Hub/Axle Flange Match-Mounting
Note: After remounting a tire and wheel assembly to a hub/axle flange,
remeasure the tire and wheel assembly on-vehicle runout in order to verify that
the amount of runout has been reduced an ...
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate Strut
Warning: When a lift gate hold open device is ...
Other materials:
Disc Brake System Description and Operation
System Component Description
The disc brake system consists of the following components:
Disc Brake Pads
Applies mechanical output force from the hydraulic brake calipers to
friction surfaces of brake rotors.
Disc Brake Rotors
Uses mechanical output force ap ...
Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
Ensure that the steering wheel is set in a straight ahead position.
Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1).
Adjust the toe to specification by turning the inner tie rod (2). Refer
to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten the t ...
Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearing Removal
Install the crankshaft balancer bolt.
Set the pistons 1 and 4 to TDC in direction of engine rotation.
Note: Note cylinder sequence.
Mark the connecting rod with the connecting rod bearing cover (1).
Remove the 4 connecting rod bearing caps bol ...
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