Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Tread Wear Indicators Description
The original equipment tires have tread wear indicators that show when you should replace the tires.
The location of these indicators are at 60 degree intervals around the outer diameter of the tire. The indicators appear as a 6 mm (0.25 in) wide band when the tire tread depth becomes 1.6 mm (2/32 in).
Torque Steer Description
A vehicle pulls or leads in one direction during hard acceleration. A vehicle
pulls or leads in the other direction during deceleration.
The following factors may cause torque steer to be more ...
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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Other materials:
Parking
If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of the vehicle,
move the shift lever into R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level
surface or an uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear. Firmly apply the parking brake.
Turn the wheels toward the curb for a downhill slope, or ...
Brake Caliper Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning.
Inspect the brake caliper housing (1) for cracks, excess wear, and/or damage.
If any of these conditions are present, the brake caliper requires replacement.
Inspect the caliper piston dust boot seal (2) for cracks, tears, ...
Parking Brake Cable Replacement (Drum Brake)
Removal Procedure
Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
Ensure that the parking brake lever is in the fully released position.
Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, remove the adjusting nut (1) from the end of
the front park bra ...
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