Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note:
This inspection procedure does not supersede local government
required inspections that have more stringent requirements.
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position with the engine OFF.
- With the aid of an assistant, turn the steering wheel to the full stop position
and hold the steering wheel in that position until the test is complete. Part
of the steering linkage inner tie rod (2) being tested should be inside the
steering gear housing. The inner tie rod housing (1) being tested should be
inside the steering gear housing and seated against the steering stop.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- If there is not a good location for the GE-8001 dial indicator pointer
at the steering gear housing, install a large worm gear hose clamp (3) to the
steering gear housing over the larger steering gear boot clamp and align the
clamp so that the screw can be a location for the GE-8001 dial indicator
pointer.
- Install the GE-8001 dial indicator between the inner tie rod and
the steering gear housing or the worm gear clamp in such a way as to measure
the lash between the inner tie rod and the steering gear housing. The lash between
the inner tie rod and the steering gear housing is equal to the lash between
the inner tie rod and the inner tie rod housing because the inner tie rod housing
is inside the steering gear housing during this procedure.
Note:
Only move the tire enough to feel any lash between the inner
tie rod and the inner tie rod housing without moving the steering gear rack.
- Grasping the tire at the 3 o'clock (2) and 9 o'clock (1) positions, gently
push in on one side of the tire in order to remove any lash.
- Zero the GE-8001 dial indicator .
- On the same side of the tire previously pushed in, gently pull out and measure
the lash.
- Record the measurement shown on the GE-8001 dial indicator .
- If the measured value exceeds 0.5 mm (0.02 in), replace the inner tie rod.
Refer to Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement.
- Repeat the procedure for the other side.
Steering Gear Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead,
secure the st ...
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Li ...
Other materials:
Windows
Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially
with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
EL–50334–20
Multi-Media Interface Tester (MIT)
EL–50334–50
USB Cable and Adapter Kit
EL-48028
Digital Radio Test ...
Exhaust Camshaft Removal
Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts in a spiral sequence as shown one
turn at a time until there is no spring tension pushing on the camshaft.
Note: Mind the markings on the camshaft bearing caps to ensure
they will be installed in the same position.
Remove the ...
© 2014-2025 Copyright www.csmans.com

0.0087