Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
- Disassembly Procedure
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- Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.
- Install the strut assembly (2) in a suitable spring compressor (1) and compress the front spring.
- Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to loosen the front suspension strut mount nut.
- Slowly loosen the spring compressor (2) to remove the front suspension strut components to be serviced.
- Remove the front suspension strut mount assembly (1), front spring insulator (2), front spring (3), front suspension strut bumper (4) and the front strut (5) from the spring compressor.
Note:
The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
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- Assembly Procedure
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- Install the front suspension strut (5), front suspension strut bumper (4), front spring (3), front spring insulator (2) and the front suspension strut mount assembly (1) in the spring compressor.
- Use the spring compressor (1) to compress the front spring (2).
- Install the front suspension strut mount nut and tighten as much as possible by hand.
- Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to tighten the front suspension
strut mount nut to 65 Y (48 lb ft)
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- Remove the strut assembly from the spring compressor.
- Install the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation.
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Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
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 Grill ...
Shock Absorber Disposal
Warning: Use the proper eye protection when drilling to prevent metal
chips from causing physical injury.
Clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod (1) completely ex ...
Other materials:
Rear Brake Hose Replacement (Body to Axle - Drum Brake)
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
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 Install ...
Torque Converter Housing with Fluid Pump Assembly Installation (6T30)
Torque Converter Housing with Fluid Pump Assembly Installation
Callout
Component Name
1
Fluid Pump Seal Assembly
2
Torque Converter Housing Gasket
3
Torque Converte ...
Control Valve Body Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure
Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover.
Refer to Front Bumper ...
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