Chevrolet Sonic Owner's 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.
Caution
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
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to provide the
longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and
tire balancing are not necessary on ...
Used Replacement Wheels
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 n ...
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If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
Warning
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open
the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just
turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant before yo ...
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement
Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover. Refer to
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement.
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Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Replacement (LUV)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger Replacement.
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Turbocharger Fastener
Caution: Refer to ...
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