Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, Spring and Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody. Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the fuel
door hinge unless the components are plastic. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make th ...
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make
sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced
to restore corrosion protecti ...
Other materials:
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
CH-24319-B
CH-43631
J-24319-B
J-43631
Ball Joint Remover
CH-50559
Wheel Hub / Bearing Remover / Installer Kit
CH-5 ...
Thrust Angles Description
The front wheels aim or steer the vehicle. The rear wheels control tracking.
This tracking action relates to the thrust angle (3). The thrust angle is the path
that the rear wheels take. Ideally, the thrust angle is geometrically aligned with
the body centerline (2).
In the i ...
Engine Flywheel Installation
Special Tools
EN-652 Flywheel Holder
EN-45059 Torque Angle Sensor Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Clean the thread in the crankshaft.
Install the crankshaft position reluctor ring (1).
Install the flywheel (2).
Install the EN-6 ...
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