Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Automatic

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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 a regular basis. Consider an alignment check if there is unusual tire wear or the vehicle is signi ...

P-Metric Sized Tires Description
245/50r16953typeloadindep-passengerttemporarylt-lighttruckspeedsymbolsectionwidth(millimeters)235245275construction(sectionwidth)ddagonal(bas)40sectionwidthsectionheight Replacement tires should be of the same tire performance criteria (TPC) specification number. This will ensure the same size, ...

Tire Dismounting and Mounting (Lubricant)
Important: Lubricant should be applied to form a thin, just visible layer, on the bead foot and bead outer areas. There should not be any visible clumps of lubricant. Never use soap or any lubricant net specifically designed for tire assembly. Lubricant ...