Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Suspension

Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment

Ensure that the steering wheel is set in a straight ahead position. Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1). Adjust the toe to specification by turning the inner tie rod (2). Refer ...

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement

Special Tools EN-45059 Angle Meter For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets ...

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High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp
1. Open the hood. See Hood. 2. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by turning it one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling it straight up and out of the bottle. 3. Remove the headlamp bulb access cover. 4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull str ...

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing are not necessary on a regular basis. Consider an alignment check if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is signi ...

Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Open the hood. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling. 1 Oil Coo ...