Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Steering Wheel Replacement

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / Chassis / Steering / Steering Wheel and Column / Steering Wheel Replacement

Steering Wheel Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the inflatable restraint steering wheel module. Refer to Airbag Steering Wheel Module Replacement. Use paint in order to place match marks on the steering wheel and on the steering column shaft.
1	Steering Wheel Bolt Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure Clean thread of the bolt. Apply NEW locking compound to the thread. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers. Tighten 30 Y (22 lb ft)
2	Steering Wheel Procedure Disconnect all electrical connectors as necessary. Loosen the steering wheel bolt until 2 to 3 threads are left engaged. Wiggle the steering wheel until the steering wheel disengages completely. Remove the steering wheel bolt. Remove the steering wheel. Copy the match marks from the old steering wheel to the new steering wheel. Transfer any parts as necessary.

Steering Wheel Horn Contact Replacement

Steering Wheel Horn Contact Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering wheel inflatable restr ...

Steering Wheel Straight and Column Locked Caution

Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking ...

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Selecting the Right Engine Oil
Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. Specification Use and ask for licensed engine oils with the dexos1® approved certification mark. Engine oils meeting the requirements for the vehicle should ...

Valve Guide Reaming, and Valve and Seat Grinding
Valve Cleaning Procedure Use soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up from the valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valve stem. The valve stem is chrome plated to provide enhanced wear characteristics. Wire brushing the stem could remove the chr ...

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 ...

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