Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
Special Tools
CH 49375 Strut Rod Nut Socket
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools
- Removal Procedure
-
- Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
- 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 stabilizer shaft link from the front strut assembly. Refer
to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
- Remove the front brake hose (1) from the front strut assembly.
- Remove the speed sensor wring harness from the front strut assembly,
if needed.
- Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering
Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
- Remove the front strut nut (1) and the bolt (2) from the front strut.
- Using the CH 49375 socket (2) and the proper size Torx® wrench,
loosen the front strut nut.
- Remove the front strut nut (1) and the retaining plate (2).
- Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle (1).
- If removing the front strut assembly to service any of the front strut
components, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement.
- Installation Procedure
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- Position the front strut assembly (1) in the vehicle.
- Install the front strut nut (1) and the retaining plate (2).
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- Using the CH 49375 socket (2) and the proper size Torx® wrench
to hold the strut shaft, tighten the nut to 65 Y (48 lb ft)
.
- Install the front strut nut (1) and the bolt (2) from the front strut
and tighten the nut to 110 Y (82 lb ft)
.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link in the front strut assembly. Refer
to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement.
- Remove the jack stand from the lower control arm.
- Install the outer tie rod end in the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering
Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Install the speed sensor wiring harness on the front strut assembly,
if needed.
- Install the front brake hose (1) on the front strut assembly.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal
and Installation.
- Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
- Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel
Replacement.
Liftgate Strut Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Liftgate Strut
Warning: When a lift gate hold open device is ...
Disassembly Procedure
Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly
Removal and Installation.
Note: The spring is compressed when the strut move ...
Other materials:
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
Warning: A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged
LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious
injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is working
properly after a crash, see your dealer to have the system ...
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 and brought to within tolerances.
Mark the location of the high spot on the tire and wheel asse ...
Clutch and Differential Housing Cleaning and Inspection
Warning: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury when using compressed
air or any cleaning solvent. Bodily injury may occur if fumes are inhaled
or if skin is exposed to chemicals.
Clean the clutch housing (1) with a suitable solvent. Air dry all the parts.
Inspect ...
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