Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tire and Wheel Balancing (Wheel Pilot Bore Greasing)
- Beginning with MY 2011 vehicle, pilot bore grease should be applied.
- To enable this, grease must be applied to the pilot bore to prevent the wheel from seizing onto the hub.
- Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers for pilot bore lubricant part number.
- Do not use any penetrating oils, grease or other lubricants on the wheel studs to aid in removal or installation. Always install wheels to clean, dry wheel studs only.
- The dimension between the wheel and hub has been tightened in order to reduce mounting variation that results in 1st order tire variation. Only a very small amount of grease should be applied to the inner diameter of the wheel hub pilot hole of the wheel. Do not apply it to the entire pilot hole of the wheel or to the wheel bearing flange.
Tire and Wheel Balancing (Road Force Variation (RFV))
ALL wheel/tire assemblies must have a RFV within spec before being mounted
on vehicle.
Important: If a wheel/tire assembly is not within the RFV specification
after match mounting, th ...
Tire and Wheel Install Instruction
Installation Instructions Part Number
19156306
Note: Please read the following instructions carefully before mounting
the wheels on the vehicle.
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Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from
inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is located on the inside edge of the rear doors.
To use the safety lock:
1. Insert the key into the safety lock slot and turn it so the slot is ...
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions
that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.
If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) for how and where t ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Seal Replacement - Right Side
Special Tools
DT-446 Installer Drift
DT-7004 Slide Hammer
DT-23129 Universal Seal Remover
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the front suspension sk ...
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