Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Suspension
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement
- Front Suspension Description and Operation
- Front and Rear Suspension Modification Kit Installation
- Rear Axle Replacement
- Rear Suspension Description and Operation
- Special Tools
- Trim Height Inspection
- Ball Joint Inspection
- Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
- Rear Compartment Lid Hinge Torque Rod Replacement
- Lower Control Arm Replacement
- Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
- Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement
- Hub/Axle Flange and Wheel Stud Runout Inspection
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Disc Brake)
- Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (Drum Brake)
- Tire and Wheel Assembly-to-Hub/Axle Flange Match-Mounting
- Steering Knuckle Replacement
- Liftgate Strut Replacement
- Strut Assembly Removal and Installation
- Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement
- Shock Absorber Disposal
- Shock Absorber Replacement
- Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
- Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection (Shock Absorber)
- Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement
- Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
- Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
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
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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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Other materials:
Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Bracket Replacement
Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Bracket Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
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Front Bumper Fascia ...
Front Side Door Replacement
Front Side Door Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning.
Preliminary Procedures
Mark the location of the hinge before removing the bolts with a
grease pencil.
Remove the front door ...
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/Description
CH 21177
J 21177-A
Drum to Brake Shoe Clearance Gauge
CH 41013
J 41013
Rotor Resurfacing Kit
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