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.
Note:
The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
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- 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.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
- 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.
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 ...
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 Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Hatchback - Right)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
1
Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner ...
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
Automatic Transmission Flex Plate Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the transmission. Refer to Transmission Replacement.
Special Tools
EN-470-B Angular Torque Wrench
EN-49979 Crankshaf ...
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement (LUV)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
1
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Fasteners (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer ...
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