Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year. Inspect the power steering for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for leaks.
Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing
thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and ...
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel
door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make th ...
Other materials:
Windows
Manual Windows
If equipped, use the window crank to open and close each window.
See Manual Windows.
Power Windows
If equipped, press the switch down to open the window. Pull the front of the
switch up to close it.
The switches work when the vehicle is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or when Re ...
Communication Interface Module Replacement
Communication Interface Module Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel lower compartment.
Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment
Replacement.
Remove the instrument pa ...
Oil Pump Cleaning and Inspection
Remove the external rotor with the internal rotor.
Visually inspect the components.
Install the external and the internal rotors.
Inspect the axial clearance of the rotors in respect to the control unit
housing upper edge.
Specifications
Permissible measurement is 0.02?E.058 ...
0.0049