Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel that is needed.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.
Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new GM original equipment parts.
Warning:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of the vehicle. Tires can lose air, and cause loss of control, causing a crash. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis.
- Used Replacement Wheels
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Warning:
Replacing a wheel with a used one is dangerous. How it has been used or how far it has been driven may be unknown. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. When replacing wheels, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Wheel Drive Shafts Description and Operation
Front wheel drive axles are flexible assemblies.
Front wheel drive axles consist of the following components:
A front wheel drive shaft tripot joint (inner joint)
A front wheel drive shaft con ...
Wheel Stud Replacement
Special Tools
CH 43631 Ball Joint Separator
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jackin ...
Other materials:
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the light
then turns off.
This light comes on green when the system is on and ready to operate. When the
system determines that the vehicle is ...
Exhaust System Replacement
Removal Procedure
Special Tools
CH-6614 Chain Pipe Cutter
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Refer to Protective Goggles and Glove Warning
Warning: Refer to Exhaust Service Warning.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting ...
Transmission Fluid Pump Assemble (6T40/45/50)
Table 1:
Fluid Pump w/Valve Trains Assemble
Table 2:
Torque Converter Fluid Seal and Fluid Filter Assembly
Assemble
Fluid Pump w/Valve Trains Assemble
Fluid Pump w/Valve Trains Assemble
Callout
Comp ...
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