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)
.
- 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:
Reading Lamp Replacement
Reading Lamp Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the dome lamp bezel. Refer to Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement.
1
Reading lamp
Procedures
Release the clips retaining t ...
Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Installation
Install the air conditioning compressor bracket (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 air conditioning compressor bracket bolts (1) and tighten
to 22 Y (16 lb ft).
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
in each shift lever position.
For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF
only when the shift lever is in P (Park).
For manual transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn ...
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